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BY  SAMUEL  WILLARD,  A.  A.  S. 

Minister  of  the  first  Church  in  Deerfield. 


GREENFIELD,  MASS. 

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District  Clerk's  Office. 

Be  it  remembered,  that  on  the  sixteenth  day  of  January,  A.  D. 
1824,  in  the  forty-eighth  year  of  the  Independence  of  the  United 
States  of  America,  Samuel  Willard,  A.  A.  S.  of  the  said  district, 
has  deposited  in  this  Office  the  title  of  a  Book,  the  right  whereof  he 
claims  as  Author,  in  the  words  following,  to  wit : 

"  Regular  Hymns,  on  a  great  variety  of  Evangelical  Subjects  and 
Important  Occasions,  with  Musical  Directions  for  all  the  varieties  of 
appropriate  expression.  By  Samuel  Willard,  A.  A.  S.  Minister 
of  the  first  Church  in  Deerfield." 

In  conformity  to  the  Act  of  the  Congress  of  the  United  States  in- 
titled,  "  An  act  for  the  encouragement  of  learning,  by  securing  the 
copies  of  maps,  charts  and  books,  to  the  Authors  and  Proprietors  of 
such  copies  during  the  times  therein  mentioned ;"  and  also  to  An 
act  intitled,  "  An  act  supplementary  to  an  act  intitled,  "  An  act 
for  the  encouragement  of  learning,  by  securing  the  copies  of  maps, 
charts  and  books,  to  the  Authors  and  Proprietors  of  such  copies  dur- 
ing the  times  therein  mentioned  ;  and  extending  the  benefits  thereof 
Id  the  arts  of  designing,  engraving  and  etching  historical  and  other 
prints.1' 

JNO.  W.  DAVIS, 

Clerk  of  the  District  of  Massachusetts. 


PSK&QS. 


THE  design  of  vocal  music,  is  to  aid  the  powers  of 
language,  in  the  expression  of  sentiment,  and  the  produc- 
tion of  correspondent  feeling.  That  language  rs  capable 
of  expressing  an  infinite  variety  of  sentiments,  and  of  ex- 
citing emotions,  in  some  measure  suitable  to  them,  will 
be  conceded  by  all.  That  vocal  music  has  a  tendency  to 
operate  still  more  powerfully  on  the  feelings,  is  implied 
in  the  fact,  that  we  not  only  read,  but  sing  our  hymns ;  that 
where  there  is  no  music,  we  do  not  even  read  them. 

The  expression  of  language  depends  essentially  on  a 
proper  emphasis  ;  on  elevating  some  words  above,  and  de- 
pressing others  below  the  ordinary  degree  of  force.  Neg- 
lect of  emphasis  impairs  the  proper  expression,  while  a 
false  emphasis  perverts  it.  Now,  if  the  powers  of  verbal 
expression  are  to  be  aided  by  those  of  music,  it  is  evident 
from  universal  analogy,  that  these  different  powers  must 
act  in  concert,  and  not  in  opposition  to  each  other;  that 
the  music  should  render  emphatical  words  still  more  em- 
phatical,  and  avoid  giving  any  undue  importance  to  those 
words  and  syllables,  which  in  good  reading  would  be  sunk 
into  obscurity.  This  principle  is  in  the  nature  of  things 
so  obvious,  that  the  author  would  have  thought  it  needless, 
and  almost  indecorous,  to  say  thus  much  upon  it,  had  not 
the  christian  public  in  general  been  so  long  insensible  to 
it.  From  the  want  of  symmetry  in  our  common  psalmody, 
scarcely  any  thing  is  more  frequent,  than  the  most  fla- 
grant violation  of  this  principle.  The  name  of  God,  of 
heaven,  or  hell,  for  instance,  is  often  sunk,  in  the  musical 
performance,  to  the  lowest  degree  of  insignificance ;  is 
skipped  over  with  a  degree  of  levity  almost  profane: 
while  in  a  moment  perhaps  an  a,  an  is,  a  to,  an  and,  or  some 
other  insect  word,  is  swelled  into  a  bombastic  and  stupid 
importance.  In  tunes  consisting  of  notes  or  phrases  of 
equal  length,  like  those  of  Old  Hundred,  Windsor,  or 
Bethesda,  the  emphases  and  accents  of  the  music  might  in 
the.  performance,  be  accommodated  to  those  of  the  Ian- 


Vy  PREFACE. 

guage.  Such  accommodations  however,  being  exceptions 
to  the  general  and  natural  laws  of  music,  no  ordinary 
choir  can  long  be  made  to  observe  them.  Where  the 
notes  are  of  an  unequal  length,  like  those  of  Mear,  or  of 
the  fifth  line  of  Springfield  or  Brattle- Street,  a  musician 
of  the  greatest  skill  and  taste,  can  do  little  more,  than  to 
show  an  awkward  reluctance  in  yielding  to  the  claims  of 
these  petty,  but  irresistable  tyrants,  a  and  the  with  their 
pigmy  confederates. 

A  remedy  for  the  evil,  here  exposed,  has  long  employed 
the  thoughts  of  the  author.  Whether  it  be  from  hmorbid, 
or  a  healthful  sensibility,  ethers  of  course  will  judge;  but 
so  it  is, 

41  His  ear  is  painM — his  son]  is  sick," 

with  such  perpetual  contradictions  between  sound  and 
sense;  with  such  incorrigible  jargon  between  the  melodi- 
ous, the  angelic  voices  of  the  two  sister  arts,  poetry  and 
music;  whose  united  powers  could  work  any  thing  short 
of  moral  miracles  ;  whose  contradictory  efforts  can  work 
nothing  but  apathy  or  distraction. 

From  these  unnatural  hostilities  between  rhetoric  and 
music,  the  singer  is  apt  to  fall  into  the  neglect  of  that  ac- 
cent or  emphasis,  which  gives  to  music  all  its  elasticity, 
and  of  course  most  of  its  energy  and  grace.  As  the  ac- 
cents cannot  be  regular,  without  often  becoming  insipid 
and  ridiculous,  he  is  discouraged  from  attempting  any,  and 
proceeds  through  every  musical  scene  with  that  leaden 
step,  which  is  a  weariness  to  himself,  and  to  eve«-y  one 
present.  To  the  same  source  may  be  traced  that  neglect 
of  articulation,  which  almost  every  where  paralyzes  the 
very  soul  of  music.  As  from  unhappy  experience  the  au- 
thor can  attest,  a  blind  man,  who  of  course  can  derive  no 
aid  from  a  book,  may  sometimes  give  the  most  laborious 
attention,  from  the  beginning  to  the  end  of  a  hymn,  with- 
out being  enabled  by  the  mutilated  or  smothered  pronun- 
ciation, even  to  guess  out  a  single  sentiment.  And,  when 
the  music  ceases  to  be  vocal,  in  every  thing  but  the  name, 
it  is  no  wonder,  that  there  should  be  such  a  want,  or  per- 
version of  appropriate  expression,  hs  at  one  time  dissi- 
pates, and  at  another  freezes  the  current  of  devout  affec- 
tion. 

Many  have  lamented  the  want  of  pious  ardour,  so  gen- 
erally apparent  in  our  churches,  during  the  musical  per- 
formance, and  some  have  traced  it  to  the  source,  exposeii 


PREFACE.  V 

above.  Several  different  ways  have  have  been  proposed  for 
removing,  or  alleviating  the  evil.  One  of  these  propositions, 
I  think,  has  been  a  total  renunciation  of  church  poetry, 
and  an  adoption  of  prosaic  chants  in  its  place.  But  while 
such  chants  might  occasionally  be  used  with  great  efftct, 
they  could  not  be  made  to  supersede  our  common  psalm- 
ody, without  greater  sacrifices,  than  the  people  can  easily 
be  persuaded  to  make.  Another  method  proposed,  has 
been  to  have  our  psalms  and  hymns  set  to  unchangeable, 
tunes,  which  of  course  might  be  accomodated  to  all  the 
irregularities  in  the  poetry.  To  this  it  is  an  insuperable 
objection,  that  it  would  leave  little  scope  for  variety  of 
subjects  ;  as  no  ordinary  choir  would  be  capable  of  learn- 
ing and  retaining  more  than  twenty  or  thirty  such  tunes. 

Again,  it  has  been  recommended  by  some,  that  our  com- 
mon psalm  tunes  should  be  considered,  as  having  wo  fixed 
rhythm  ;  but  that  the  length  of  the  notes,  as  well  as  the 
force,  to  be  exerted  upon  them,  should  constantly  vary, 
in  accommodation  to  the  poetic  rhythm.  Were  tkere  no 
better  remedy  for  the  evil,  so  justly  complained  of,  some- 
thing of  this  might  well  be  attempted. 

But,  as  I  conceive,  there  is  another  remedy,  which  is  at 
once  more  complete,  and  more  easily  applied  ;  and  that  is 
the  one  suggested  in  the  epithet  "  regular,"  in  the  title 
page.  The  design  is,  that  all  the  several  stanzas  of  the 
same  hymn  be  formed,  as  far  as  possible,  on  the  same 
model ;  so  that  any  tune,  which  harmonizes  with  the  ver- 
bal expressions  of  one  verse,  may  in  point  of  rhythm  and 
emphasis  be  equally  suited  to  every  other  verse. 

But  after  all,  that  has  been  said  of  the  magnitude  of 
the  evil,  for  which  this  remedy  is  proposed,  some  ob- 
jections may  be  made,  which  must  not  be  passed  over  in 
silence. 

First,  this  design  may  be  supposed  to  require  an  aban- 
donment of  most  of  those  psalms  and  hymns,  to  which  we 
have  long  been  attached  ;  and  this,  it  may  be  said,  is  a 
sacrifice,  we  cannot  easily  make.  To  this  objection  it  is 
replied,  that,for  the  present,  no  such  sacrifice  is  designed. 
The  book,  here  offered  to  the  public,  is  a  small  one,  and 
will  be  afforded  at  a  low  price.  If  in  other  respects  of 
sufficient  merit,  it  can  easily  be  used,  as  a  supplement  to 
any  book  that  is  now  in  use,  till  there  has  been  a  sufficient 
experiment  of  the  principle,  here  proposed.  If  on  a  fair 
4rial  the  principle  be  found  to  be  of  fundamental  import^ 
1* 


FREFA  CE, 

ance,  every  needful  sacrifice,  involved  in  a  reformation, 
will  be  made  without  regret.  The  author  however  has 
attended  so  much  to  the  subject,  as  to  be  perfectly  satis- 
fied, that  a  great  proportion  of  our  psalms  and  hymns 
might  be  accommodated  to  the  design,  with  less  altera- 
tions, than  have  often  been  indulged  to  very  questiona- 
ble fancies.  Indeed  he  has  prepared  a  collection  upon 
this  plan;  but  for  reasons  which  need  not  be  stated,  he  has 
thought  it  best  for  the  present,  to  postpone  the  pubiica- 
on. 

Again,  some  have  objected,  that  the  leading  design  of 
this  publication,  would  require  a  sacrifice  of  that  variety, 
which  is  one  of  the  principal  beauties  of  poetry.  But,  if 
this  were  true,  still  it  might  be  asked,  whether  we  should 
hesitate  for  a  moment,  which  of  the  two  evils  to  endure  ; 
this,  or  the  enormous  one,  I  have  endeavoured  to  expose. 
The  fact  however  is  wholly  denied,  and  may,  I  think,  be 
easily  disproved.  Did  any  one  ever  think  of  objecting  to 
the  133d  psalm,  S.  M.  in  Watts,  or  the  91st  psalm  in  Bel- 
knap, or  Hawkesworth's  morning  hymn,  or  Miss  Will- 
iams' hymn  on  Habitual  Devotion,  or  the  43d,  200,  or  the 
£50th  hymn  in  the  New-York  Collection,  that  most  of  the 
verses  are  perfectly  regular  r 

In  a  long  poem  a  considerable  variety  of  rhythm  is  un- 
doubtedly necessary  to  prevent  satiety.  But  in  a  hymn 
of  four  or  five  verses,  what  danger  can  there  be  of  satiety 
from  this  source  ?  Why  are  we  not  satiated  by  an  un- 
varied arrangement  of  the  rhyme  ?  Why  on  the  contrary 
are  we  offended  by  any  variation  from  the  arrangement, 
which  the  rhymes  in  the  first  stanza  lead  us  to  expect  in 
every  other  ?  If  it  be  said,  that  these  expectations  are 
founded  on  the  laws  of  custom,  and  that  it  is  pleasing  to 
have  our  expectations  answered  and  painful  to  have  them 
disappointed,  I  reply,  let  the  custom  be  changed  in  regard 
to  the  point  we  are  considering,  and  the  lawless  varieties 
of  which  I  am  complaining,  will  not  only  cease  to  please, 
but  become  highly  offensive. 

Within  certain  limits,  variety  is  indeed  a  source  of 
beauty  and  pleasure,  both  in  nature  and  art.  But  na- 
ture circumscribes  this  variety  by  the  most  inviolable 
laws.  In  things,  designed  for  the  same  use,  she  preserves 
an  exact  uniformity.  She  does  not  give  to  the  quadru- 
ped, legs  of  the  most  unequallength.  She  does  not  think 
to  beautify  the  human  countenance,  by  giving  to  it  ayes  of 


PREFACE.  Vll 

different  magnitudes  or  colours.  She  does  not  place  the 
ears  in  dissimilar  positions,  nor  the  shoulders  at  unequal 
heights.  The  slightest  variety  of  this  kind  is  justly  re- 
garded, as  a  blemish  ;  a  great  one,  as  an  absolute  deformity. 
H  is  the  same  in  works  of  art.  No  civilized  being  ever 
thought  of  pleasing  by  dressing  his  two  arms  in  different 
stuffs,  or  divers  colours.  In  the  furniture  of  a  room  we  do 
not  carry  our  love  of  variety  so  far,  as  to  have  every  chair 
of  different  materials,  colour  and  size,  from  every  other. 
The  architect,  would  not  be  very  likely  to  establish  a  re- 
putation for  taste,  who,  to  furnish  a  pleasing  variety,  should 
make  all  the  windows  and  lights  in  the  same  house  of  dis- 
similar dimensions.  Nor  would  the  coach  maker  recom- 
mend his  work,  by  constructing  every  wheel  of  the  same 
carriage  upon  a  diameter,  different  from  every  other  ;  nor 
by  making  some  of  them  circles  and  others  ovals.  As  little 
can  I  conceive,  how  the  want  of  symmetry  in  a  set  of  stan- 
zas, which  are  designed  for  the  same  use  ;  which  are  to 
be  enforced  by  a  repetition  of  the  same  tune;  can,  to  the 
eye  of  genuine  taste  be  any  thing  else,  than  a  blemish. 
Still  less  can  I  conceive  it  to  be  such  ^.bewitching  beauty, 
as  ought  to  persuade  a  reasonable  man,  to  sacrifice  upon 
her  altar  the  fundamental  laws,  yea,  the  very  life  and  soul 
of  music. 

If  in  any  case  a  perfect  symmetry  in  the  several  stan- 
zas of  a  hymn  cannot  be  secured,  without  a  sacrifice  of 
unity  in  the  subject,  of  an  important  sentiment,  or  of  ease 
or  force  of  diction,  it  may  be  expedient  to  waive  the 
general  rule ;  and  this  the  author  has  repeatedly  done. 
Possibly  too  some  of  the  tunes,  which  are  taken  as  models 
for  hymns,  may  have  too  great  a  sameness  in  the  several 
lines.  But  the  point  contended  for,  is,  that  the  variety, 
which  is  inconsistent  with  the  great  principle,  pursued  in 
this  publication,  is  in  itself  of  little  importance.  By  the 
very  act  of  closing  this  fountain  of  pleasure,  we  open 
several  others,  which  are  still  more  copious.  First,  as 
already  observed,  there  is  the  pleasure,  derived  from  the 
gratification  of  a  pleasing  expectation:  secondly,  that 
which  arises  from  symmetry  and  proportion  :  thirdly,  that 
which  flows  from  an  evident  fitness,  or  an  adaptation  of 
means  to  interesting  and  important  ends :  and  fourthly, 
that  which  is  enjoyed  in  imitation,  or  in  the  contempla- 
tion of  lively  and  surprising  resemblances.  A  regular 
hymn,  and  a  ti^ne  which  is  perfectly  appropriate,  are  pic- 


Vlll  PREFACE. 

tures  of  each  other,  which  may  be  viewed  with  the  same 
kind  of  pleasure  which  is  enjoyed  in  an  accurate  paint- 
ing of  a  beautiful  object  in  nature.  In  both  cases,  those 
who  have  never  attended  at  all  to  the  subject,  may  pass 
them  with  cold  indifference  ;  but  it  is  equally  true  in 
both,  that  the  connoisseur  will  dwell  for  hours  upon  them, 
constantly  discovering  and  enjoying  new  resemblances 
and  new  pleasures. 

Many  may  be  disposed  to  excuse  themselves  from  an 
active  concurrence  in  the  leading  design  of  this  publica- 
tion, on  the  supposition,  that  they  ha\e  not  a  natural  ear 
for  music,  and  of  course  that  they  are  not  qualified  to 
form  any  judgment  on  the  subject.  But  I  will  hazard  the 
prediction,  that,  if  this  design  should  be  carried  into  effect, 
many  of  these  will  find  to  their  happy  surprize  that  they 
have  an  ear  for  real  music,  though  not  for  that,  which  is 
spurious,  or  essentially  defective.  If  they  cannot  enjoy 
the  harmony  of  different  parts,  they  may  have  a  relish  for 
the  melody  of  some  one  part,  to  which  their  attention  is 
particularly  attracted  ;  especially  when  it  moves  in  sweet 
accordance  with  the  poetical  expression  of  interesting 
thoughts. 

This  is  not  mere  conjecture.  I  have  known  several 
persons,  who  professed  and  appeared  to  feel  in  a  very 
lively  manner  the  melody  of  a  single  part,  without  a  ca- 
pacity for  enjoying  the  concord  of  several  parts;  and  I 
am  much  inclined  to  think  that  these  faculties  are  so  inde- 
pendent of  each  other,  that  such  persons  may  enjoy,  in  as 
high  a  degree  as  others,  that  harmony,  which  ought  to  sub- 
sist between  each  individual  part,  and  the  sentiments  it 
is  to  enforce.  If  this  be  any  thing  more  than  a  chimera, 
how  much  are  those  concerned  in  the  subject,  who  are  apt 
•to  think  they  have  no  interest  in  it !  The  proposed  im- 
provement might  perhaps  open  to  them  scenes  of  pleasure, 
of  which  they  have  scarcely  had  a  glimpse.  Those  sea- 
sons,which  are  now  little  better  than  blanks  in  holy  time 
and  holy  employments,  might  become  seasons  of  pure 
delight  and  lasting  improvement.  The  expression  of  sen- 
timent, even  to  those  who  have  an  ear  for  harmony,  de- 
pends chiefly  on  the  melody  of  the  individual  parts  ;  and, 
if  the  author  may  be  indulged  in  a  little  egotism,  he  can 
9ay  from  his  own  experience,  that  a  person  in  solitude  and 
silence,  by  merely  tracing  with  his  eye  and  his  imagina- 
tion a  happy  coincidence  between  a  succession  of  sounds 


PREFACE,  IX 

and  the  sentiments  they  accompany,  may  work  himself 
up  to  a  degree  of  feeling,  much  superior  to  that,  which 
can  be  produced  by  the  best  performance  of  any  ordinary 
choir.  It  is  not  perhaps  to  be  supposed,  that  every  person 
is  capable  of  enjoying  music  in  its  simplest  state,  and 
most  appropriate  application.  But,  as  we  learn  from  Ci- 
cero, Quintilian,  and  other  indubitable  authorities,  this 
was  so  common  in  ancient  Greece,  that  not  only  the  theory 
but  the  practice  of  music  was  regarded,  as  essential  to  a 
liberal  or  polite  education  ;  and  I  6ee  no  reason  to  doubt, 
that  with  the  same  cultivation  we  might  equal  the  ancient 
Greeks  in  every  excellence. 

Agreeably  to  what  has  already  been  said,  it  has  been 
my  constant  endeavour,  to  preserve  in  the  following 
hymns,  a  strict  conformity  to  the  tunes,  which  are  named 
for  them  ;  a  conformity  both  to  the  form,  and  the  gen- 
eral expression  of  those  tunes.  From  a  variety  of  causes, 
however,  which  cannot  here  be  stated,  that  object  must 
be  supposed  to  have  been  very  imperfectly  accomplished. 

In  some  instances  it  is  rather  doubtful,  whether  a  par- 
ticular phrase,  and  still  more,  whether  a  particular  chord, 
or  combination  of  notes  in  different  parts,  should  be  re- 
garded, as  emphatical,  or  unemphatical.  Musical  empha- 
sis is  affected  by  five  several  things ;  viz.  By  the  order  of 
succession,  by  the  length  of  a  note  or  phrase,  by  division, 
by  elevation,  or  depression,  and  by  inflection. 

First,  emphasis, both  in  language  and  in  music,  depends 
not  a  little  on  the  order  of  succession.  It  requires  an  ef- 
fort in  speech,  to  render  two  syllables  in  immediate  suc- 
cession very  emphatioal ;  and  this  is  still  more  difficult  in 
music.  On  the  other  hand,  it  is  generally  difficult  both 
in  music  and  elocution,  not  to  lay  an  emphasis  or  accent 
on  every  second,  or  third  syllable.  Hence  in  one  species 
of  music  every  second  note  or  syllable,  and  in  another  spe- 
cies, every  third  is  em phaticai ;  not  merely  from  custom, 
but  from  the  nature  of  things. 

Secondly,  the  protraction  of  a  note,  a  syllable,  or  a 
word  causes  the  emphasis  to  rest  more  naturally  upon  it, 
This  is  too  plain,  to  need  illustration. 

Thirdly,  a  division  of  the  time  has  a  tendency  to  give 
an  emphasis;  that  is,  two  notes  are  naturally  more  em- 
phatical, than  one  of  the  same  length.  On  this  ground 
it  is  more  difficult  to  give  a  proper  accent  to  the  tune  of 
Portugal,  for  instance,  than  to  a  tune,  which  expresses 
each  syllable  by  a  single  note. 


X  PREFACE. 

Fourthly,  with  few  exceptions,  the  elevation  of  a  note 
or  syllable,  both  in  music  and  elocution,  tends  to  make  it 
emphatical.  On  this  principle  it  is  difficult  to  avoid  giv- 
ing an  undue  force  to  the  word  my,  in  the  fifth  line  of  the 
air  of  Hotham,  for  instance  ;  And 

Fifthly,  a  *f ailing inflection,both  in  oratory  and  music, 
is  favourable  to  emphasis,  and  a  rising  inflection  is  in  gen- 
eral unfavourable  to  it.  Hence  in  part  we  find  it  so  easy, 
to  give  a  proper  force  to  the  word  hide,  in  the  line  of  Ho- 
tham referred  to  above,  and  so  difficult  to  do  justice  to  the 
word,  Saviour,  in  the  same  line. 

In  some  instances  these  several  principles  are  combined 
in  giving  emphasis  to  a  phrase.  In  some  other  cases  they 
are  so  balanced,  as  to  render  the  expression  ambiguous. 
An  example  of  this  occurs  in  the  beginning  of  the  second 
line  of  psalm  97. 

In  general,  I  have  named  two  tunes  for  each  hymn,  tak- 
en either  from  the  third  edition  of  Deer  field  Collection,  or 
the  tenth  of  the  Bridgewater  Collection.  Those  from  the 
former  are  marked  with  a  star,  and  those  from  the  latter 


*  The  only  exception  to  this  remark,  so  far  as  it  relates 
to  elocution,  is,  I  think,  the  definite  question,  or  that, 
which  may  be  answered  by  yes  or  wo.  Some  negative, 
comparative,  antithetic,  and  conditional  expressions,  how- 
ever emphatical,  end  with  a  rise  ;  but  they  begin  with  a 
fall,  which  together  form  a  circumflex :  as  "Csesar  de- 
serves blame,  not  fame :"  Peter  was  older,  than  John  : 
If  we  pi  ay  we  may  hope  for  acceptance. 

If  we  fay  a  strong  emphasis  on  blame  in  the  first  exam- 
ple, older  in  the  second,  and  acceptance  in  the  third,  we 
shall  of  necessity  give  them  the  falling  inflection.  The 
character  over  fame,  John,  and  pray,  mark  the  course  of 
the  voice  en  these  words,  as  it  would  appear  in  unaffected 
conversation. 

As  may  be  demonstrated  by  a  sliding  note  on  a  stringed 
instrument,  in  unison  with  the  speaking  voice,  Mr. 
Walker  in  his  Principles  of  Elocution,  and  his  Rhetorical 
Grammar,  has  mistaken  this  circumflex  for  a  simple  rise, 
and  this  mistake  has  darkened  his  illustrations,  and  de- 
tracted very  much  from  the  value  of  his  otherwise  excel- 
lent treatise  on  this  m9st  important,  but  neglected  branch 
of  education, 


PREFACE.  XI 

with  a  cross  ;  to  prevent  any  mistake,  which  might  arise 
from  the  difference  of  names  or  copies.  Where  one  tune 
is  considered,  as  peculiarly  appropriate,  it  is  printed  in 
small  capitals  When  for  want  of  a  better,  a  tune  is 
named,  which  is  deficient  in  appropriateness,  it  is  printed 
in  italics.  If  in  any  case  it  is  not  convenient  to  sing 
either  «f  the  tunes  named,  another  tune  may  be  set ;  but 
it  should  never  be  the  selection  of  a  moment.  The  essential 
characters  of  tunes  are  as  various,  and  as  much  inter- 
mingled, as  the  colours  of  the  rainbow;  and  of  course, 
there  can  be  no  end  to  the  possibility  of  improvement  in 
the  most  important  office  of  adaptation.  The  chorister 
should  sit  down  at  home,  and  by  a  careful  examination  of 
the  form  and  sentiment  of  each  hymn,  and  of  the  charac- 
ter of  the  music  in  every  part,  endeavour  to  select,  and 
affix  to  the  hymn  such  a  tune,  as  in  every  view  will  do  it 
the  greatest  justice. 

The  importance  of  my  leading  design  in  the  present 
publication,  will  be  more  or  less  apparent,  in  proportion  to 
the  degree  of  attention,  paid  to  musical  expression,  bj 
those,  by  whom  an  experiment  may  be  made.  From  this 
consideration  I  am  induced  to  treat  the  subject  with  some 
particularity.     Accordingly  I  observe, 

I.  That  the  groundwork  of  expression  in  vocal  music  is 
a  clear  pronunciation.  If  the  words  be  not  heard  ;  if  the 
sentiment  be  not  understood  ;  the  performance  ceases  in 
a  sense  to  be  vocal  music,  and  becomes  instrumental,  and 
that,  generally,  of  an  inferior  kind.  Nor  is  it  enough, 
that  the  words  and  sentiments  be  known.  It  is  not  suffi* 
cient  in  a  public  speaker,  that  he  mutter  out  his  words,  so 
as  to  be  understood.  He  must  speak  them  in  such  a  man- 
ner, as  to  shew  that  he  himself  feels  an  interest  in  them  ; 
he  must  speak  them  to  the  heart  of  his  audience.  The 
vocal  musician  must  do  the  samet  if  he  will  produce  any 
effect  by  the  sentiments  he  sings. 

II.  As  the  vocal  musician  should  pronounce  distinctly, 
so  he  should  be  careful  to  pronounce  correctly,  according 
to  the  best  usages  of  common  speech.  Above  all  things, 
he  should  avoid  affectation.  He  should  avoid  every  need- 
less deviation  from  established  custom.  For  instance,  the 
pronunciation  which  is  frequently  given  to  the  particle, 
the,  has  such  an  appearance  of  affectation,  as  tends  to  im- 
pair the  effect  of  music.  I  cannot  imagine,  on  what  prin- 
ciple the  is  converted  into  thuh.    If  it  be  a  better  sound 


Xii  PREFACE. 

in  itself,  why  not  extend  it  to  other  words,  and  call  me 
muh,  and  he  huh,  and  we  with,  and  be  huh  ?  Does  it 
form  a  more  easy  transition  with  the  following  word  In 
general  the  reverse  of  this  is  a  glaring  fact ;  as  will  appear 
by  giving  that  uncouth  pronunciation  to  the  in  the  follow- 
ing examples.  An  '  pronouncing  the  ensuing  words,  with- 
out an  hiatus  ;  the  arm.  the  ear,  the  end,  the  ice,  the  ocean. 
Indeed,  the  ridiculous  metamorphosis,  often  occa- 
sioned in  the  following  word  by  this  corruption  of  the,  is 
sufficient,  one  would  think,  to  banish  it  eternally  from  the 
regions  of  taste.  It  is  a  little  word;  too  insignificant, 
some  may  think,  to  deserve  this  particular  animadversion. 
But  though  it  isa  little  one,  it  is  of  so  frequent  occurrence, 
that,  with  this  vile  pronunciation,  it  is  to  me,  like  l'dead 
flies  in  the  ointment  of  an  apothecary."  The  sound  of  e 
in  the,  as  it  is  pronounced  in  speech,  is  not  in  its  nature 
and  form  exactly  the  same  with  e  or  ee  in  thee  ;  but  pre- 
cisely the  same  with  i  in  this  ;  as  may  be  seen  by  pronoun- 
cing the  i  in  the  second  of  the  following  examples  in  the 
same  manner,  with  the  tin  the  first,  and  stopping  ab- 
ruptly, without  sounding  the  s;  thin  book,  thi — s  book,  the 
book  s  and  this  is  the  sound  it  should  always  have  in  mu- 
sic. 

The  voice  of  the  musician  is  necessarily  bounded  and 
formed  by  the  verbal  sounds  he  utters.  Hence,  so  far  as 
custom  is  wavering,  or  unsettled,  he  is  justifiable  in  pre- 
ferring those  modes  of  pronunciation,  which  are  most  com- 
patible with  a  round,  smooth,  and  harmonious  voice.  On 
this  ground,  the  change  that  is  taking  place  in  the  pronun- 
ciation of  such  words,  as  pass,  cast  and  last,  for  instance, 
is  worthy  of  deep  regret.  The  fourth  sound  of  a  in  Mr. 
Walker's  Key,  is  not  as  he  represents,  essentially  the  same 
with  the  second.  To  my  perceptions  it  differs  from  it  in 
the  same  manner,  in  which  a  plank  differs  from  ^cylinder; 
and  while  the  a  in  Father,  may ,  without  becoming  unpleas- 
ant, be  produced  to  any  length,  a  musical  note  may  re- 
quire, that  in  battle,  for  instance,  it  cannot  be  protracted  at 
all  without  becoming  one  of  the  flattest  and  most  untun- 
able  sounds,  that  ever  proceeded  from  human  organs.  It 
is  to  be  hoped,  the  time  w?ll  come,  when  the  musician  may 
remonstrate  with  effect  against  that  caprice  of  fashion, 
which  is  making  such  enormous  draughts  on  that  melody 
of  speech,  of  which,  by  the  confession  of  all,  we  have  noth- 
ing to  spare ;  which  is  introducing  suck  dissonance  be* 


FREFACE.  Xiii 

tween  language*  and   every  thing  tender,  or  sublime  in 
music.  * 

III.  Another  thing  indispensable  to  good  musical  ex- 
pression, is  a  constant  coincidence  between  the  emphases 

and  accents  in  the  music,  and  those  of  the  language. 

Where  the  words  are  well  adapted  to  the  tune,?hisSis  so 
perfectly  easy,  that  it  is  almost  unpardonable  to  neglect 
it:  and  where  there  is  a  ivant  of  natural  coincidence,  the 
detect  should,  if  possible,  be  supplied  by  the  performer, 
In  the  following  hymns,  an  emphatical  word  in  the  place 
of  an  unemphatical  one,  is  put  in  Italics.  Many  other 
words  of  peculiar  importance,  are  likewise  printed  in  Ital- 
ics, and  should  be  expressed  with  peculiar  force. 
<  IV.  In  elocution,  an  accurate  punctuation  is  of  great 
importance,  and  it  is  highly  conducive  to  good  musical  ex- 
pression  To  separate  things  which  are  more  intimately 
related,than  those  which  in  the  mode  ot  expression  are  blend- 
ed together,  is  apt,  both  in  oratory  and  music,  to  pervert 
or  obscure  the  sense.  On  the  other  hand,  to  blend  togeth- 
er, things  which  ought  to  be  deliberately  and  distinctly 
viewed,  is  apt  to  give  to  the  most  important  thoughts  an 
appearance  of  trifling.  & 

Where  the  poetry  does  not  degenerate  into  prose,  there 
should  always  be  a  distinct  pause  at  the  end  of  each  line 
in  lines  of  eight  syllables  or  more,  there  is  likewise  a 
pause  in,  or  near  the  middle  of  the  line,  which  is  called 
the  ccBsura;  and  which,  though  not  always  distinguished 
by  any  grammatical  point,  may  often  be  observed  with  a 
happy  effect.  This  pause,  where  it  appeared  most  impor- 
tant, I  have  marked  with  a  dash  :  and  1  would  recommend, 
that  wherever  the  dash,  the  semicolon,  or  the  colon  occurs 
there  should  be  a  pause  of  the  length  of  a  whole,  or  a  half 
beat,  accordingly  as  the  one  or  the  other  is  most  favorable 
to  a  regular  movement  of  the  tune.     The  comma  at  the 

may  be  made  in  some  instances,  by  reducing  the  quantity 

the  3  TV  wd-,n  ?-he-S'  hy  h0lds  °r  pensions  in 
It  *i  i  "  trjframhic  tlffie'  whpn  a  Pause  comes  after 
the  third  or  fifth  syllable,  the  expression  is  vastly  im- 
proved  by  inverting*  jheje^gth^fjh.  two  syllabi jm- 

■  °I  i    1  °r  Several  olher  thou'ghTsTiKtmg  to  "*hi«  cuh,v,.  -r 

2 


XIV  PREFACE. 

mediately  preceding  the  pause,  as  in  the  second  line  of 
the  97th  psalm  tune.  A  period,  an  intei^gation,  or  an 
exclamation  seems  to  require  the  pause  of  a  beat  and  a 
half,  or  two  beats  according  to  the  nature  of  the  tune. — 
In  some  few  instances  two  successive  stanzas  are  intimate- 
ly connected  in  sense,  and  this  connection,  should  appear 
in  the  performance  by  a  diminished  pause. 

V.  The  design  of  vocal  music,  requires  that  the  ex- 
pression should  vury/m  accommodation  to  all  the  varieties 
of  sentiment ;  which  in  most  of  our  hymns  are  very  con- 
siderable. If  there  is  any  such  thing  as  musical  expres- 
sion ;  or  in  other  words  if  music  itself  is  any  thing  more 
than  a  name ;  it  is  evident  from  the  nature  of  things,  that 
it  must  be  equally  various  with  the  moral  influence  of 
thoughts:  and  it  is  no  less  absurd,  to  think  of  expressing 
different  sentiments  by  the  same  musical  notes,  performed 
in  the  same  manner,  than  it  would  be,  to  express  different 
tiwughts  by  the  same  words.  Since  then  very  few  musical 
pei formers  are  duly  attentive  to  these  changes,  it  seems 
very  important,  that  they  should  be  pointed  out  by  some 
easy  indications.  With  this  view,  I  have  considered  all 
religious  sentiments,  as  belonging  to  one  or  another  of  the 
following  classes;  viz.  the  serene,  the  cheerful,  the  ani- 
mated, the  grand  or  sublime,  the  solemn,  the  importunate, 
and  the  tender.  Accordingly  I  have  endeavored  to  apply 
the  proper  characteristics  to  every  hymn,  agreeably  to  the 
subjoined  scheme  of  notation. 


s. serene, 

s. solemn, 

S. very  serene, 

.S very  solemn, 

c. cheerful, 

i. importunate, 

a animated, 

I. very  importunate, 

A. very  animated, 

t. tender, 

g grand  or  sublime, 

T very  tender,       [pression. 

O. very  grand, 

m. a  medium,  or  common  ex- 

Where    no  direction  is 

»iven  at  the  beginning  of  a 

hymn,  that  part  is  to  be  sung  in  the  ordinary  style  of  the 
tune,  that  is  named  ;  and  every  direction  is  to  be  regarded, 
as  applying  to  all  succeeding  verses,  till  another  direction 
be  given. 

To  render  the  preceding  notation  significant,  for  all  for 
whom  it  is  designed,  it  is  necessary  to  describe,  as  well 
as  can  be  done  on  paper,  the  several  modes  of  performance 
they  are  intended  to  suggest. 

The  serene  should  in  general  be  sung  rather  quick,  with 
a  small  quantity  of  voice,  and  with  the  utmost  gentleness  in 


PREFACE.  XV 

the  manner  of  beginning  and  ending  the  notes,  that  is  con- 
sistent with  a  distinct  pronunciation. 

Passages,  marked  as  cheerful,  should  be  sung  a  little 
faster,  and  a  little  louder,  than  the  serene,  in  the  mode 
which  musicians  would  express  by  Jlllegro,  Poco,  Piano, 
and  with  a  sprightly,  but  not  a  vigorous  accent. 

The  animated  requires  a  quick  movement,  a  middling 
or  loud  voice,  according  to  the  degree  of  joy  and  tri- 
umph expressed,  strong  accents,  and  great  energy  and 
distinctness  of  pronunciation. 

The  grand  or  sublime  should  be  sung  in  a  slow  move- 
ment, with  a  full,  round  and  smooth  voice,  gradually 
swelling  and  diminishing  on  the  notes,  and  with  less  en- 
ergy of  accent  and  pronunciation,  than  the  animated  re- 
quires. 

The  solemn  is  to  be  sung  in  about  the  same  time  with 
the  grand  ;  with  a  full,  but  not  a  very  loud  voice,  and  with 
some  degree  of  abruptness  in  accent  and  intonation. 

The  importunate  generally  requires  a  moderate  move- 
ment, a  middling,  or  a  loud  voice,  according  to  the  degree 
of  earnestness,  and  a  strong,  but  yet  a  mellow  and  smooth 
accentuation. 

The  tender  requires  a  slow  movement,  a  small,  smooth, 
and  mellow  voice,  with  a  clear  articulation. 

In  some  instances  these  general  directions  may  need 
the  qualification  of  particular  ones,  and  for  this  purpose 
we  shall  use  the  following; 

P 

pi  a,  soft, 

P. 

Pianissimo,  very  soft, 

f. 

forte,  loud, 

F. 

Fortissimo,  very  loud. 

As  t  have  not  room  in  this  place  for  illustrating  many 
things  suggested  above,  the  reader,  who  needs  any  illus- 
tration, is  referred  to  the  introduction,  prefixed  to  Deer- 
field  Collection  of  sacred  music,  second  or  third  edition. 

In  the  following  hymns  will  be  observed  an  unusual 
proportion  of  the  triple,  anapestic  or  amphibrachian  mea- 
sure, lik<*  that  in  hymns,  1st,  4th,  and  I  Ith.  My  apology 
for  this,  if  any  be  required,  is,  that  this  kind  of  verse  is, 
in  my  apprehension,  better  suited  to  the  words,  by  which 
many  subjects  are  expressed :  that  it  unites  in  a  happy 


v. 

vivacet  quick, 

V.  very  quick, 

lento,  slow, 

L.  very  slow, 


XVI  PREFACE. 

manner,  dignity  and  animation  :  that  so  far  as  T  have  sees, 
the  experiment  made,  it  has  been  universally  grateful  to 
the  lovers  of  music  ;  and,  lastly,  that  it  affords  an  oppor- 
tunity for  adding  very  much  to" the  variety  of  our  psalm- 
ody, without  the  trouble  of  providing  new  music  ;  since 
we  have  many  tunes,  which,  without  any  other  alterations, 
than  such  as  appear  in  Sutton,  at  the  close  of  this  volume, 
move  more  melodiously  in  amphibrachian  than  they  do  in 
Iambic  verse. 

It  has  been  an  important  object  with  the  author,  to  pro- 
vide, in  this  little  volume,  for  a  greater  variety  of  practi- 
cal subjects,  than  is  to  be  found  in  any  other  however 
large,  that  has  ever  fallen  into  his  hands ;  to  furnish  as  far 
as  possible,  a  complete  system  of  christian  doctrines  and 
principles,  so  far  they  appear  to  be  connected  with  the  exer- 
cises of  devotion.  He  has  endeavoured,  to  the  extent  of 
his  own  imperfect  conceptions  and  feeble  powers,  to  draw 
the  christian portra't  in  all  its  fair  proportions  and  appro- 
priate graces ;  and  it  is  hoped,  that  the  divine  original  is 
not  so  much  disfigured,  either  by  the  drawing,  or  ths  Cd- 
ouring,  as  not  to  have  some  charms  for  the  eyes  of  the 
young;  for  the  rising  members  of  the  christian  family. 
If  any  of  the  subjects  are  treated  according  to  their  mer- 
its, there  is  doubtless  a  great  inequality  in  different  hymns, 
for  which  the  author  begs  the  candid  indulgence  of  the 
public.  At  the  same  time  he  trusts,  they  will  do  him  the 
justice  of  remembering,  that  many  important  subjects  are 
in  their  nature  so  humble  and  plain,  as  not  to  admit  a 
very  lofty  flight,  or  delicate  touch.  To  recur  to  the  figure, 
which  I  hope  has  not  been  alread  y  pursued  too  far,  it  were 
unreasonable  to  expect  in  a  foot,  or  a  finger,  however  ne- 
cessary to  complete  the  portrait,  all  the  majesty,  or  grace 
of  an  eye. 

The  arrangement  of  the  hymns  was  intended  to  be  per- 
fectly analogical  ;  and  it  has  cost  the  author  much  labour 
of  thought,  which  perhaps  has  not  always  been  successful. 
Such  an  arrangement  appeared  to  be  important,  as  super- 
seding in  a  great  measure  the  need  of  an  index  ;  and  as 
calculated  to  concentrate  all  the  influences  of  the  individ- 
ual hymns  on  one  and  the  same  point ;  so  that  if  the  book 
be  worthy  of  being  read  at  all,  it  may  be  read  in  course, 
like  any  other  book  ;  like  a  prosaic  treatise  on  religion 
and  morals. 

On  all  disputed  points  I  have   endeavoured  to  express 


PREFACE,  XV11 

myself,  as  much  as  possible,  in  the  language  of  Scripture  ; 
which  ought  to  be  the  common  language  of  all  the  sincere 
disciples  of  Jesus  ;  and  O  that  christians  of  all  denomina- 
tions would  lay  aside  their  discordant  dialects,  and  listen 
to  the  voice  of  inspiration  ;  to  that  grand  key  note  whose 
unadulterated  sounds  alone  can  harmonize  the  world  ;  to 
whose  celestial  vibrations,  every  voice  and  every  heart, 
that  is  not  sadly  out  of  tune,  will  immediately  respond  ! 
O  that  they  would  renounce  their  narrow  separations  and 
party  animosities,  and  unite  on  earth  in  one  general  and 
perpetual  concert,  in  which  not  a  discordant  whisper 
should  be  heard  ;  and  thus  prepare  for  the  blessedness  of 
joining  in  the  grand  chorus  of  all  ages,  and  of  all  nations, 
and  of  all  worlds,  in  ascribing  "  blessing  and  honour  to 
him  that  sitteth  on  the  throne,  and  to  the  Lamb  forever  !" 

For  several  purposes,  which  need  not  be  stated,  several 
tunes  are  inserted  at  the  end  of  this  volume.  Among 
them  is  one  original  one,  which  might  have  been  spared. 
To  the  partial  eye  of  the  author,  however,  it  seemed  to 
furnish  expressions,  somewhat  more  suitable  for  several 
hymns,  than  any  other  tune,  that  occurred  to  his  mind.  In 
addition  to  this,  the  insertion  of  it  affords  him  an  opportu- 
nity of  paying  a  tribute  of  feeling  to  the  memory  of  one,* 
whose  name  will  long  be  dear  to  every  heart;  one,  who 
had  expressed  a  cordial  approbation  of  the  leading  design 
©f  this  work;  one  from  whwse  acute  discernment,  wide 
intellectual  range,  independent  judgment,  delicate  tastei 
and  fervent  feeling,  the  author  had  anticipated  much  as- 
sistance ;  whose  premature  death,  therefore,  on  this,  as 
well  as  many  other  accounts,  he  sincerely  deplores.  He 
is  not  confident,  this  tune  will  bear  the  test  ol  all  the  rules 
the  musical  artist  has  prescribed.  But  perhaps  it  may  be 
found  to  breathe  such  a  degree  of  natural  pathos,  as  may 
serve  to  screen  it  from  a  rigid  inquisition  of  this  kind. 

The  work,  with  all  its  imperfections,  which  undoubted- 
ly are  many  is  submitted  to  the  candid  examination  of 
the  public,  and  to  the  co-operative  blessing  of  that  'tod, 
who  alone  is  able  to  "  establish  the  work  of  our  hands." 

Deerfietd,  Jan.  15,  1824. 

*  Frisbie. 

2* 


vsoata 


HYMN  l....Froome.     Sutton. 

For  Saturda}r  evening,  or  Sunday  morning. 

c.  i  HAIL — sacred  and  soothing  repose, 
To  languishing  spirits  how  kind! 
A  respite  from  earthly  amusements  and  woes ! 
A  season  of  pleasure  refin'd ! 

g.  2  How  tranquil  the  late  busy  scene  ! 

How  silent  each  clam-or-ous  voice  !  [rene ! 
Our  dwellings  and  altars — how  safe  and  se> 
Where  nothing  our  worship  annoys ! 

m.  3  Great  Author  of  nature  and  grace, 

Subdue  our  rude  jjassions  within;    [trace. 
While  thoughtful  and  fervent — thy  adories  we 
i.       O,  cleanse  us  from  folly  and  sin. 

s.  4  Collected  be  each  roving  thought, 
Be  sober  each  feeling  and  word ; 
All  nature  to  humble  subjection  be  brought, 
In  sacrifice  due  to  the  Lord. 

a.  5  Bright  image  of  heav-eu-ly  rest, 

And  type  of  that glo-ri-ous  day;    [breast, 
Where   bliss  and  devotion  shall  fill   every 
And  pleasure  shall  never  decay  ! 

HYMN  2....Irvine,  Harleigh.    -f  Christmas. 

The  Lord's  Day. 

a.  1.  ONCE  more  this  consecrated  light— 
Returni  to  bless  our  eyes ; 


20  For  the  Introduction  of  Public  Worship, 

Once  more  our  thoughts — from  earth  releas'cL 
To  higher  subjects  rise. 

2  Our  willing  feet, — O  God,  shall  tread — 

The  path  to  Zion's  hill ; 
Well  bow  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 
And  learn  thy  holy  will. 

3  May  every  week  —  our  souls  advance, 

In  that  celestial  road, 
Which  leads  through  honour,  peace  and  joy — 
To  thy  supreme  abode. 

HYMN  3....Froome. 

Invocation. 

a.  1  AGAIN  with  unmingled  delight, 

We  enter  thy  temple,  O  Lord  ;  [might — 
Thy  wonders  of  wisdom — and  goodness  and 
Thy  wonders  of  love  to  record. 

S.  2  O,  teach  us  how  awful  the  place, 

Where  infinite  holiness  dwells  ;  [grace, 

c.  And  still  may  we  cherish — that  hope  in  thy 
Which  sinful  misgiving  repels. 

m.  3  Our  bodies  and  spirits  are  thine, 
T.  Though  often  devoted  to  sin  ; 

From  sensual  affections  our  nature  refine, 
c.   And  form  us  to  virtue  within. 

4  This  tribute  of  homage  receive, 
And  grant  us  thy  favour  and  love, 

Our  future  temptations — and  wants  to  relieve, 
And  fit  us  for  glory  above. 

HYMN  4.... Martyrs.     Elgin. 

Invocation. 

1  GRE \T  God,  thy  courts  we  enter  now; 
O,  grant  us  kind  access, 


For  the  Introduction  of  Public  Worship.  21 

While  low  before  thy  feet  we  bow, 
And  there  our  guilt  confess. 

2  Where  sin  abounds — let  grace  abound. 

That  grace  we  here  implore  ; 
Inspire  our  hearts  with  awe  profound. 
While  we  thy  name,  adore. 

3  No  more  let  sin  our  hands  defile  : 

No  more  our  lips  profane ; 
No  more  may  thoughts  impure  or  vile 
Make  our  oblatious  vain. 

4  O  teach  us,  Lord,  thy  word  of  truth, 

And  make  us  love  thy  word  ; 
In  all  our  ways  in  age  or  youth, 
Thy  light  and  grace  afford. 

HYMN  5....Dunstan. 

Invocation. 

1  LOUD — we  approach  thine  altar  now, 
Within  thy  holy  temple  bow  5 
Devoutly  bring  our  sacrifice — 

To  him  who  rules  above  the  skies. 

2  O — may  we  learn  thy  holy  ways, 

t.  Nor  raise  in  vain  the  voice  of  praise ; 
s.  Thy  soul  abhors  the  lying  tongue, 

The  lifeless  prayer — and  thoughtless  song. 

e.  3  Make  us  in  all  these  rites  sincere — 
s.  Inspire  our  hearts  with  solemn  fear — 

O — wash  us,  Lord,  from  every  sin, 

And  purify  our  souls  within. 

m.  4  While  we  revere  thine  holy  day? 
And  still  our  public  honours  pay, 
May  all  our  days  and  weeks  be  thine, 
And  every  work  and  place  divine. 


22       For  the  Close  of  Public  Worship. 
HYMN  6....Sweden.  Buckingham. 

>  The  Spirit  of  Prayer.  Mic.  6,  6  ;  Matth.  6,  14. 

1  DREAD   sovereign  of  nature — whom  an- 
gels adore, 
To  thee  our  oblations  we  bring ; 
t.  Permit  us  thy  tender  regard  to  implore, 
c.      Thy  gracious  acceptance  to  sing. 

I.  2  But  how  shall  the  children  of  frailty  and 
Their  glorious  Creator  address  ?     [dust — 
Or  how  shall  we  cherish  the  hopes  of  the  just, 
And  freely  our  wishes  express  ? 

s.  3  In  Jesus,  our  Saviour — we  venture  so  near, 
To  Grod  in  his  glorious  array  ; 
In  him  with  acceptance — we  hope  to  appear, 
Nor  tremble  with  guilty  dismay. 

t.  4  While  waiting  thy  mercy  and  grace  to  re- 
T.     Our  sins  we  would  humbly  lament;  [ceive, 
t.  In  tender  forbearance — our  brethren  forgive, 
Nor  rashly  their  failures  resent. 

c.  5  Forever  dependant  on  goodness  divine, 
For  all  the  rich  blessings  we  share,    [bine, 
May  habits  of  kin&mss  their  influence  com- 
To  give  us  the  spirit  of  prayer. 

HYMN  7....Dover. 

g.  1  INFINITE  God,  to  thee 
Honour  and  praise  be  given  ; 
Nations  and  kingdoms  shall  adore 
The  majesty  of  heaven. 

a.  2  O — let  our  spirits  rise, 
Wafted  on  wings  divine, 
Up  to  the  regions  of  the  skies, 
Where  all  tit}  glories  shine. 


For  the  Close  of  Public  Worship,         23 

c.  3  Sweet  is  thy  service,  Lord, 
Joyful  the  songs  we  raise, 
"While  by  the  influence  of  thy  word, 
We  sooth  our  passing  days. 

4  Mercy  preserve  our  souls 
Free  from  the  snares  of  death  ; 
Till  at  thy  summons  we  at  last 
S.     Resign  our  peaceful  breath. 

HYMN  8....Deptford .*     Savannah. 

1  HEAR  our  prayers  in  Jesus  name, 
Gracious  God,  accept  our  praise  ; 
All  our  wandering  steps  reclaim, 
Guide  our  feet  in  wisdom's  ways. 

2  Lord — dismiss  us  now  in  peace, 
Write  thy  law  in  every  heart ; 
All  our  best  desires  increase  : 
Light,  and  life,  and  joy  impart. 

t.  3  Soon  our  days  on  earth  must  end; 

This  perhaps  may  be  our  last ; 
i.  O,  may  we  thy  voice  attend, 

Ere  the  day  of  grace  be  past. 

HYMN  9.. ..Rochester. 
1  LORD,  on  the  tables  of  our  hearts, 
Deeply  inscribe  thy  word  ; 
O — may  we  practise  thy  commands^ 
While  we  confess  thee  Lord, 

t.  2  Hear  us  in  Jesus,  and  forgive  ; 
m.  All  our  requests  fulfil ; 

Though  from  thy  temple  we  retire, 

Grant  us  thy  presence  still. 


24      For  the  Close  of  Public  Worship. 

3  While  we  are  passing  through  the  world. 
Cheer  us  with  hope  divine, 

5.  Till  with  composure  we  at  length 
Life  and  its  joys  resign. 

HYMN  10....China.  Orland. 
1  NOW  we  have  heard  thy  holy  word, 

Grant  us  a  Father's  blessing,  Lord ; 

Deep  in  our  hearts  thy  truth  impress, 
T.  Pardon  the  sins — our  lips  confess. 

tr  2  Teach  us  how  oft  we've  gone  astray, 
Wandered  from  wisdom's  happy  way  : 

m.  O  may  thy  love — our  souls  reclaim  ; 
Strengthening  our  faith  in  Jesus'  name. 

3  Father  on  high — thy  will  enforce, 
Guide  us  in  all  our  future  course ; 
Help  us  to  look  at  things  unseen, 
Scatter  the  clouds — that  come  between. 

A.  4  O  may  the  hopes  of  endless  life — 
Prompt  us  t'  endure  a  holy  strife ; 
Still  may  we  press  with  ardour  on, 
Till  in  thy  strength — the  prize  be  won. 

HYMN  il....Cheshunt.     St.  Michael's, 
a.  1  THE  church  is  a  school — of  wisdom  divine, 
Where  lessons  of  truth — and  virtue  are  given ; 

6.  Where  every  thing  awful-c.  and  winning  com- 

bine, 
To  solaee  our  spirits — anil  fit  them  for  heaven. 

a.  2  The  Lord  is  our  guide — our  teacher  and 
friend : 
His  precepts  are  all  benignant  and  pure ; 
Divine  attestations — each  doctrine  attend, 
His  promise  is  ever  infallibly  sure. 


ABoxology.    God  the  Author  of  Nature.  25 

3  Disciples  of  Christ — should  daily  improve — 
In  all  that  is  good — and  noble  and  wise  ; 
Who  soon  must  be  summoned — from  earth  to 

remove, 
And  join  the  communion  of  saints  in  the  skies. 

HYMN  12.. ..Sutton.  Peckham. 

A.  1  TH  \L  name  of  our  God  we  adore ; 
Our  spirits  rejoice  in  his  reign  : 
To  him  be  ascriptions  of  glory  and  power — - 
Forever — and  ever.     Amen. 

2  His  wond'rous  salvation  be  sung, 

In  regions  remote  and  unknown  ; 
Let  praises  unceasing  from  many  a  tongue 
Ascend — and  encircle  his  throne. 

3  The  name  of  our  God  we  adore ; 

Let  all  men  exult  in  his  reign  ; 
To  Siim  be  ascriptions  of  glory  and  power — 
For  ever — and  ever.     Amen. 

HYMN  13... .AH  Saints. 

God  the  Author  of  Nature. 

g.  1  HOW  rich  are  the   wonders    all   nature 

displays  !  [skies ! 

What  beauty  and  grandeur — embellish  the 

Let  reason  contemplate  these   wonders — and 

say,  [they  rise  ? 

Who  gave  them  existence?  or  whence  did 

2  Thou  sun — the  bright  regent— and  fountain 

of  day —  [free? 

Whence  all  thine  effulgence — so  constant  and 

Who  kindled  thy  splendours — and  launches 

each  ray, 
That  gilds — or  enlivens — the  earth  or  the  seaP 
3 


26  All  Nature  Praising  God. 

Gr.  3  Yepond-er-ous^taete — revolving  on  high. 

In  orbits  stupendous — and  ever  the  same — 

Who  governs  your  courses — while  swifter  ye 

fly,  [flame  ? 

Than  whirlwinds — or  lightning's   electrical 

i  The  vast  constellations — a  numberless  train, 
Diffused  thro'   all  regions — where  thought 
ever  roved ;  [sustain? 

What  energy  formed  them  ?  what  power  can 
Are  all  self- existent — self-poised — and  self- 
moved  ? 

m.  5  Is  nature  then  peopled  with  millions  of 

gods  ?  [preme, 

g.  No  ;  these  are  all  creatures  of  one  great  Su- 

Whom  reason  in  holy  amazement  applauds, 

While  nature,  enraptured — pays  homage  to 

him. 

HYMN  14...  .*Christmas,     Swanwick. 

All  Nature  praising  God. 

A.  1  ALL  nature  sings  aloud  of  thee, 
Great  Source  of  life  and  light ; 
The  earth  and  skies — in  concert  joined, 
Th'  enraptured  ear  invite. 

2  The  brilliant  orbs  of  heaven  proclaim 
Thy  boundless  power  and  skill ; 
While  night  and  day — in  endless  rounds — 
Thy  grand  designs  fulfil. 

S.  3  The  mighty  winds  and  thunders,  Lord, 
Thy  dreadful  praise  resound, 
When  storms  convulse — the  wat'ry  deep, 
And  ruins  strew  the  ground. 


General  Perfections  of  God.  27 

s.  4  In  softer  notes — the  genial  shower — 
And  smiling  calm  declare — 
The  love  and  grace  of  Him  who  deigns — 
To  make  the  earth  his  care. 

c.  5  The  sportive  flock — the  stately  herd — 
Their  different  voices  raise  ; 
And  birds  that  wing  the  fragrant  air, 
Unite  to  chant  his  praise. 

a.  6  Ye  sons  of  men — your  powers  exert 
T?  improve  their  humble  songs  : 

A.  To  God,  the  source  of  all  our  joys, 
Our  highest  praise  belongs. 

HYMN  15.. ..Adoration.     St.  Philip's. 

General  Perfections  of  God. 

g.  1  ALMIGHTY  Jehovah,  to  thee, 

Our  homage  devoutly  we  bring ; 
t.  Tho'  frail  and  unworthy  we  be, 
a.  Thy  glorious  perfections  we  sing  : 
t.  In  mercy  descend  from  thy  blissful  abode, 

And  grant  us  in  Jesus — a  vision  of  God. 

g.  2  Of  old  hast  thou  founded  the  hills, 
Eternity  measures  thy  years  ; 
Thy  presence  immensity  fills, 
Upholding  and  guiding  the  spheres. 
O — teach  us  in  nature — thy  glories  to  see  : 
May  nature's  bright  wonders    acquaint  us 
with  thee. 

3  From  first  thou  foreseest  the  last, 

Thou  knowest  all  present  events, 

Still  compassing  all  that  is  past, 

And  piercing  our  secret  intents. 
&.  The  darkness  of  night  can  afford  no  disguise  $ 

Nor  shadows  of  death  can  conceal  from  thine 
eves. 


28  general  Perfections  of  God. 

g.  4  Thou  sittest  encircled  with  light, 
In  regions  of  infinite  day  ; 
Where  angels  excelling  in  might, 
Thy  mandates  are  swift  to  obey.  [adore, 

Before  thee — dominions    and  thrones    shall 
And  pay  thee  submission — as  God  evermore. 

a.  5  The  angels  and  spirits  above 

Rejoice  in  thine  absolute  sway  ; 
«.  Thy  laws  are  all  founded  in  love, 

And  wisdom  and  mercy  display, 
rn.  Thy  wisdom  and  mercy — let  all  men  confess. 

With  humble  obedience— thy  praises  express. 

HYMN  16....Blendon. 

General  Perfections  of  God. 

A.  1  INFINITE  God— thy  glorious  name- 
Let  earth  and  heaven- --with  joy  proclaim  : 
Angels  and  men- --Join  in  the  strain, 
Chanting  aloud  the  rapturous  theme. 

g.  2  Great  is  the  Lord--- whose  sovereign  sway-- 
The  sun— and  moon— and  stars  obey; 
Strong  is  his  hand  ;     Sure  his  command  : 
Millions  of  worlds  his  power  display. 

3  Wisdom  belongs  to  him  alone, 

To  whom  our  every  thought  is  known  ; 
m.  Holy  andjzisf— He  is  our  trust ; 
a.  Mercy  forever  gilds  his  throne. 

4  Infinite  God— thy  glorious  name- 
Let  earth  and  heaven— with  joy  proclaim  : 
Angels  and  men-— Join  in  the  strain, 
Chanting  aloud  the  rapturous  theme. 


God  Eternal  and  Omniscient.  29 

HYMN  17....Little  Marlborough.  ^Bridgeport, 

Creatures  frail,  but  God  Eternal. 

t.  1  HOW  frail,  O  God,  is  man ! 
A  child  of  feeble  clay  ! 
Who  lives,  and  blooms—decays,  and  dies. 
And  scarce  survives  a  day  ! 

S.  2  The  earth  must  perish  too, 

The  mountains  be  dissolved  ; 

The  sun  and  moon— their  lustre  lose. 

In  death's  dark  shades  involved. 
St.  Thomas', 
g.  3  But  God  shall  still  endure, 

From  age  to  age  the  same  : 

Immensity  his  dwelling  place—  - 

"  I  AM"— his  glorious  name. 

4  Before  he  built  the  earth, 
Or  lighted  up  the  sun ; 

Before  he  formed  the  hosts  of  heaven, 
He  lived  complete  alone. 

5  His  power  can  ne'er  decay ; 
His  wisdom  never  fail : 

His  mighty  arm— shall  triumph  still, 
Whatever  foes  assail. 

c,  6  In  all  our  changes,  Lord, 
In  thee  we  still  would  trust : 
Let  mercy  guard  us,  while  we  live, 
And  keep  our  slumbering  dust. 

HYMN  18....Fountain.  Portugal. 

God  Omnipresent  and  Omniscient. 

&.  1  THY  boundless  presence— heavenly  King* 
Thy  dread  Omniscience— Lord,  we  sing: 
Vouchsafe  to  hear  our  humble  lays, 
And  tune  the  trembling  voice  to  praise. 

3* 


30  The  Wisdom  of  God. 

2  In  every  scene- --thy  works  appear  5 
To  every  creature- --thou  art  near  : 
While  earth  proclaims  a  present  God, 
The  highest  heavens  are  thine  abode. 

3  Where'er  we  go,  whate'er  enjoy; 
Whatever  schemes  our  hands  employ  ; 
To  thee  our  ways  are  all  revealed, 
Although  from  mortal  view  concealed. 

4  Thine  eye  can  pierce  the  shades  of  night. 
And  bring  the  dark  intent  to  light : 
Thine  arm  avenge  the  righteous  cause, 
And  execute  thine  holy  laws. 

5  Omniscient  Judge  of  quick  and  dead, 
May  thoughts,  like  these— awakeour  dread 

t,  From  every  sin  preserve  us  free, 
s.  And  give  us  peace  and  hope  in  thee. 

HYMN  19.. ..Psalm  97. 

The  Wisdom  of  God. 

a.  1  NOW  to  the  Lord  our  God,  we  raise 
Anthems  of  glory- --shouts  of  praise ; 
Wisdom,  and  truth— and  power  unknown-- 
With  beams  of  light- --invest  his  throne. 

g.  2  Wisdom  array ?d  the  worlds  on  high, 
Balanced  the  planets— spread  the  sky  ; 
Taught  them  to  move  in  endless  rounds. 
And  gave  revolving  years  their  bounds. 

3  Nor  do  the  heavens  alone  reveal- 
Wonders  of  wisdom— boundless  skill ; 
Creatures  on  earth— -in  various  ways- 
Display  their  wise  Creator's  praise. 

4.  Wisdom  designed  my  living  frame, 
Moulded  and  fashion'  d— all  I  am  .3 


The  Glorious  Power  and  Majesty  of  God.  3  \ 

Made  me  to  see—and  hear,  and  move, 
And  speak— and  think—and  fear— and  love, 

t.  5  Prone,  as  we  are— to  go  astray, 
c.  Wisdom  unerring— guides  our  way; 
a.  Points  to  a  world  of  endless  joys, 
And  still  the  hand  and  soul  employs. 

6  Lord,  thou  art  God- --the  only  wise  ; 
O  iway  thy  wonders- --charm  our  eyes  : 
Help  us  to  learn— and  do  thy  will, 
Secure  in  thee  from  every  ill. 

HYMN  20....Barhy.  Wareham. 

The  glorious  Power  and  Majesty  of  God. 

1  ALMIGHTY  Creator— I  honour  thv  name; 

A  name  at  once  awful  and  dear  ;  [claim, 
a.  While  angels  exulting- --thy  wonders  pro- 
s.      They  mingle  their  raptures  with  fear. 

2  The  armies  of  glory  are  subject  to  thee, 

Thy  word  is  all  powerful  below, 
S.  And  spirits  of  darkness- --thy  terrors  shall  see, 
Confirming  their  sentence  of  wo. 

3  With  awful  emotion— thy  grandeur  I  trace 

In  storms,  with  dark  thunders  arrayed ; 
s.  Thou  hushest  their  raging  commotion  to  peace, 
g.      By  lightnings  and  whirlwinds  obey'd. 

t.  4  Ensure  me,  kind  Father- --thy  guardian  care, 
And  sooth  the  alarms  of  my  breast ; 
O— suffer  me  never  to  sink  in  despair, 
With  guilty  forebodings  oppressed. 

c.  5  With  cordial  submission  to  all  thy  com- 
I'll  rise  above  every  dismay  :        [mands, 
Committing  my  spirit- --in  faith  to  thy  hands, 
I'll  banish  all  terrours  away. 


32  The  Majesty  and  Justice  of  God. 

HYMN  21....Psalm  97. 

Psalm  97,  1,  3,  4,  Paraphrased. 

a.  1  Great  is  the  Lord— his  name  adore, 
Angels  and  spirits— round  his  throne ; 
Wide  he  extends  his  sovereign  power, 
And  claims  our  praise— as  God  alone. 

s.  2  Sinners,  who  dare  his  will  oppose, 
Fly  in  confusion— guilt,  and  shame  ; 
Terrors  unknown— pursue  his  foes, 
Whom  love  divine  cannot  reclaim. 

G.  3  Mountains  and  rocks  dissolve  with  fear. 
Hi  vers  and  oceans  --stand  in  awe  ; 
While  the  dread  voice  of  God  they  hear, 
Who  gives  to  hills  and  floods  their  law. 

s.  4  O  may  we  fear— c.  and  love  thee  too, 
Cheerful  submission- --ever  pay  ; 

a.  All  thy  commands- --with  zeal  pursue, 
And  find  delight  in  wisdom's  way. 

HYMN  22....Dunstan.     Leeds. 

The  Justice  of  God.     Rev.  15,  3. 

1  LORD— thou  art  just  in  all  thy  ways  ; 
Thy  justice  claims  our  solemn  praise  ; 

t.  Tho?  impious  men- -oppose  thy  will, 
c.  The  sons  of  light-'-obvy  thee  still. 

2  All  things  to  thee  their  being  owe, 
Thy  hands  our  various  powers  bestow  ; 
And  all  by  perfect  right  are  thine  ; 
'Tis  thine  to  rule  with  power  divine. 

8  Holy  are  all  thy  precepts,  Lord, 
While  grace  provides  a  large  reward— 
For  all  who  walk  in  virtue's  ways, 
And  live— as  well  as  speak  thy  praise. 


The  Faithfulness  and  goodness  of  God.    33 
HYMN  23... Psalm  97. 

The  faithfulness  of  God.     Lamentations,  3,  23. 

c.  1  THOU,  who  hast  formed  our  feeble  dust, 
Faithful  Creator- --thee  we  trust ; 
Still,  as  thy  work- --we  hope  to  share 
Thy  kind  regard  and  tender  care. 

2  Homage  to  thee---0  God,  we  bring, 
Faithful  protector---guardian  King, 
While  we  obey  thy  sovereign  will, 
Our  hearts  shall  fear  no  threatening  ill. 

3  Firmly  on  thee  our  hope  relies, 
Father  most  faithful  -good  and  wise  : 
0-— may  we  show  a  filial  mind, 

To  every  deed  of  love  inclined. 

a.  4  Angels  and  men  thy  truth  record  ; 
Firm  is  thy  promise- --sure  thy  word  ; 
Safely  in  thee,  O  Grod,  we  rest, 
Of  peace  and  heavenly  joy  possessed. 

HYMN  24.. ..Belmont,     ^Christmas. 

The  Goodness  of  God.     See  Hymns  73  and  74. 

a.  1  THY  goodness,  Lord---a  joyful  theme, 
Demands  our  grateful  songs  ; 
Let  love  divine  our  hearts  inspire, 
And  harmonize  our  tongues. 

c.  2  Thy  goodness  smiles  in  every  dawn, 
And  gilds  the  evening  sky  ; 
In  every  scene  of  joy  and  grief--- 
The  Grod  of  grace  is  nigh. 

3  Ten  thousand  eyes  are  fixed  on  thee, 
Nor  hope---nor  wish  in  vain; 
Ten  thousand  trihes---o¥  happy  things--- 
Thy  bounteous  hands  sustain. 


34  The  condescension  of  God. 

4  But  chiefly  man— ungrateful  man— 

Thy  tender  mercy  shares  : 
c.  His  daily  wants— thy  love  supplies, 

And  lightens  all  his  cares. 

i.5  0  grant  us,  Lord— a  heart  to  feel, 
How  good  and  kind  thou  art ; 
And  still  our  woe*  and  wants  relieve, 
And  every  grace  impart. 

HYMN  25....*Surry.     Kent. 

The  Condescension  of  God.     Psalm  138,  6. 

c.  1  HOW  great  thy  mercy- -King  of  kings  ! 
How  condescending  all  thy  ways  ! 
Thou  deign'st  to  hear—when  frailty  sings; 
When  dust  and  ashes  lisp  thy  praise. 

g.  2  From  heaven  supreme— thy  blissful  throne, 
Where  light  and  glory  veil  thy  face, 

c.  Thy  gracious  eye- --looks  kindly  down  ; 
Thine  arm  protects  our  feeble  race. 

3  In  temples,  made  by  mortal  hands, 
The  holy  one  vouchsafes  to  rest : 
And  rich  in  mercy- -condescends, 
To  dwell  in  every  humble  breast. 

t.  4  From  all  presumption— save  us  Lord ; 
i.       Let  humble  zeal— each  bosom  fire  ; 
c.  Thy  gracious  visits  still  afford, 

And  still  our  cheerful  hopes  inspire. 

HYMN  26....Frisbie.     Kirke. 

The  Long  Suffering  of  God.     2  Peter,  3,  9. 

t.  1  Divine  forbearance— -claims  my  song; 

Almighty  (rod— assist  my  tongue  ; 

While  mingled  tones  of  grief  and  joy— 
P.  Our  tenderest— f.  noblest  powers  employ. 


The  Paternal  Character  of  God.      35 

c.  2  Our  dawning  life— thy  mercy  cheers, 
And  shines  thro'  all  our  growing  years ; 
t.  And,  though  we  oft  oppose  thy  will, 
c.  That  mercy  spares—and  guards  us  still. 

3  The  path  of  life— thy  word  reveals  ; 
Thy  grace- --the  contrite  spirit  heals  : 

T.  But  ah- --how  few  thy  truth  embrace  ! 
How  many  slight  thy  pardoning  grace ! 

4  And  yet  thy  tender  patience  waits, 
And  oft  thy  word  of  grace  repeats  ; 

i.  With  kind  remonstrance- --urgent  still, 
To  captivate  the  wayward  will. 

t.  5  May  grace,  like  this— our  minds  affect, 

And  overcome  our  cold  neglect ; 

Our  feet  from  sinful  paths  reclaim, 
c.  And  tune  our  lips— to  sing  thy  name. 

HYMN  27. ...Winchester.     Morning  Hymn. 

The  Paternal  Character  of  God.  Isaiah,  63,  16. 

a.  1  THE  Lord  is  our  Father — our  guardian 
and  friend, 

The  author  of  being — and  fountain  of  joy ; 

His  favours — our  highest  conceptions  trans- 
cend,* [employ. 

And  cordial  thanksgiving — our  tongues  shall 

2  The  Lord  is  our  Father — he  graciously  dwells 
With  those  who  solicit  his  presence  below ; 
His  presence  all  gloomy  foreboding  dispels, 
And  mingles  a  pleasure — with  danger  and  wo, 

3  The  Lord  is  our  Father—his  wisdom  directs-- 
Our  footsteps  to  virtue — and  safety,  and  peace; 
He  views  with  compassion-our  many  defects, 
And  fits  us  for  mansions  of  glory  and  bliss. 

*  Isaiah,  63,  16.  ' 


36  The  Blessedness  of  God. 

4  The  Lord  is  our  Father — to  him  we'll  devote 
Our  warmest  affections --our  homage,and  trust; 
In  pleasure  and  sorrow  his  glory  promote, 

9.  Till  nature,  exhausted- -shall  slumber  in  dust. 

HYMN  28.. ..St.  Thomas'.     Elysium. 

God  the  chief  Good.     Psalm.  73,  25.     See  Hymn,  129. 

a.  1  On  thee — great  source  of  life, 
My  soul  exults  to  wait ; 
And  far  from  scenes  of  mirth  and  strife — 
s.      Enjoys  a  peaceful  state. 

a.  2  Thy  smiles  are  all  my  joy ; 
t.       Thy  frowns  my  only  fear  ; 
c.  Thy  comforts,  Lord — without  alloy — 
My  drooping  spirits  cheer. 

3  ThiC  creatures  all  are  good, 
If  used  without  abuse ; 
I  render  thanks  for  daily  food, 
Nor  any  gift  refuse. 

a.  4  But  still  on  thee  alone — 
My  final  wishes  rest  : 
Within  my  heart- --erect  thy  throne, 
And  make  me  truly  blest. 

HYMN  29.. ..Watchman.   Silverstreet. 

The  Blessedness  of  God. 

a.  1   Source  of  all  life  and  light, 
To  thee- --our  praise  we  pay  ; 
Our  souls  admire  thy  glory,  Lord, 
Which  heaven  and  earth  display, 

gs  2    Thou  art  the  King  of  kings, 
Of  lords,  the  sovereign  Lord  ; 
The  sons  of  light- --in  choral  songs-- 
Thy  royal  deeds  record. 


The  incomprehensibleness  of  God.       37 

m.  S  But  the  best  praise  they  bring, 
Thy  joys  cannot  increase ; 
!Nor  all  thy  foes---in  earth  or  hell--- 
Disturb  thy  perfect  peace. 

a.  4  Long  hadst  thou  dwelt  in  bliss, 
Ere  earth  or  heaven  was  made ; 
And  every  good  would  still  be  thine, 
Were  all  thy  creatures  dead, 

g.  5  All  thy  perfections,  Lord, 
Conspire  to  make  thee  blest ; 
Complete  within  thyself  alone, 
Of  every  joy  possessed. 

a.  6  O  may  our  souls  expand — 
With  sympathetic  joy ; 
The  grateful  theme — of  bliss  divine, 
Our  happiest  thoughts  employ. 

HYMN  30.. ..Old  Hundred.     Monmouth. 

The  incomprehensibleness  of  God.     Job,  11.  7. 

g.  1  MYSTERIOUS  power-thy  glorious  name 
Transcends  the  loftiest  songs  we  frame ; 
In  vain  our  narrow  minds  pretend 
The  First  and  Last — to  comprehend. 

g.  2  Without  beginning  !  always  God  ! 
Unbounded  space —  thy  grand  abode  ! 
A  God  allknowing  !  little  known — 
By  saints  and  seraphs  round  thy  throne ! 

3  Creative  power — unbounded  bliss — 
To  us  a  dark — tho'  bright  abyss  I 
Above  all  change — thy  wondrous  ways ! 
What  tongue  can  utter  all  thy  praise? 

c.  4  Yet,  Lord,  we  know  thy  truth  and  love. 
And  hope  to  dwell  with  thee  above; 
4 


38  The  only  true  God.      Christ. 

a.  And  there  in  humble  rapture  sing — 
Eternal  thanks  to  God,  our  King. 

HYMN  31.... Watchman.     Silverstreet. 

The  Only  True  God.     John,  17,  3. 

1  LORD — thou  art  God  alone, 

O'er  earth  and  heaven  supreme; 
No  other  God — to  share  thy  throne, 
Can  urge  a  rival  claim. 

2  Thou  art  the  only  wise  ; 

The  only  just  and  true; 
To  thee  alone — through  earth  and  skies, 
Divine  regard  is  due. 

3  Father  in  heaven,  we  bow 

Before  thy  glorious  seat; 
In  all  thy  works,  how  great  art  thou ! 
In  thee  what  wonders  meet ! 

4  Keep  us,  Almighty  Lord, 

From  idol  worship  free ; 
Within  our  breasts — thy  name  record, 
And  make  them  worthy  thee. 

5  Publish  thy  name  abroad, 

And  teach  the  world  thy  ways ; 
May  Pagans  soon  confess  our  God, 
And  join  to  sing  thy  praise. 

HYMN  32....Messiah. 

The  Coming  of  Christ. 

c.  i  THE  shades  of  ancient  night — 
t.       Begin  to  flee  away  ; 

Behold,  a  cheering  dawn  appears, 
The  dawn  of  perfect  day. 

2  iC  To  us  a  child  is  born  ; 
"  To  us  a  Son  is  given :w 


Christ  our  Redeemer  from  Spiritual  bondage.  39 

The  Prince  of  life  and  peace  arrives., 
Th?  ambassador  of  heaven. 

a.  3  To  celebrate  his  birth, 
AngeliG  choirs  combine  ; 
With  joy  they  tune  their  golden  harps-— 
To  music  all  divine. 

A.  4.  Let  mortal  tongues  conspire, 
To  echo  back  the  song ; 
In  fervent  praise  to  God  most  high-— 
Their  grateful  strains  prolong. 

s.  5  The  voice  of  war  be  hush'd, 
And  every  discord  cease; 
Let  all  the  tribes  of  men  unite — 
In  works  of  love  and  peace. 

HYMN  33.. ..Christmas.     Swanwick. 

Redemption  by  Christ  from  mental  and  moral  bondage. 

A.  1  BEHOLD,  he  comes  !  the  Saviour  comes-- 
The  prophet,  long  desired  ; 
Let  ev'ry  heart  his  welcome  sing, 
With  holy  raptures  fired. 

hi.  2  He  comes,  tJ  unlock  the  prison  doors, 
And  loose  our  mental   chains  ; 
He  comes  to  spread  redeeming  light — 
Thro'  errour's  dark  domains. 

3  He  comes,  to  set  our  spirits  free — 

From  every  earthly  charm  ; 
F.  To  break  the  power  of  sin,  he  comes, 

And  death  and  hell  disarm. 

m.  4  He  comes,  to  bring  our  souls  to  rest, 

To  bring  us  home  to  God  : 
A.  Lt^t  every  heart  his  welcome  sing, 

And  sound  his  praise  abroad. 


40  Proofs  of  the  Divine  Mission  of  Christ, 
HYMN  34.. ..Surry. 

Christ,  the  Light  of  the  World.     John.  1,  9. 

A.  1  THE  day  appears  !  the  joyful  day/ 
The  dreary  hours  are  past  away : 
We've  seen  the  morning  star  arise, 
A  lamp  to  cheer  the  eastern  skies. 

2  The  sun  his  brighter  orb  displays, 
Pours  forth  a  flood  of  vivid  rays, 
The  lingering  shade  of  night  dispels,, 
And  o'er  its  sickly  damps  prevails. 

3  Allhail — the  son  of  righteousuess  ! 
The  light  of  truth  and  beaming  grace  ! 
Ordain'd  to  bless  a  world  of  woy 

And  give  a  heaven  to  men  below. 

HYMN  S5....Cookham.     Savannah. 

The  Authority  of  Christ  proclaimed  at  his  Baptism  and  Transfigura- 
tion.    Matth.  3,  17  ;  17,  2,  5.     See  Hymns,  50,  52. 

a.  1  SEE  the  "  man  of  grief"  transform'd ; 
See,  what  glory  veils  his  face — 
Clothed  in  majesty  divine — 

Armed  with  power  and  winning  grace. 

§g.  2  See  the  gates  of  heaven  unfold  ; 
See  the  mystic  form  descend  : 
Hear  the  voice  of  God  proclaim, 
w  All  ye  sons  of  men  attend." 

m.  3  "  This  is  my  beloved  Son, 
"  Sent  to  execute  my  word, 
"  Hear  his  sure  prophetic  voice  ; 

"  Sons  of  meu — confess  him  Lord." 

HYMN  36... Lancaster.     Swanwick. 

Proofs  of  the  Divine  mission  of  Christ.     See  Hymns,  50,  52. 

c.  1  Arrayed  in  robes  of  power  and  grace, 
The  son  of  God  appears  ; 


The  Example  of  Christ.  41 

He  comes,  to  heal  our  mortal  wo, 
And  wipe  away  our  tears. 

2  He  comes,  to  shed  a  heavenly  light — 

O'er  nature's  darkest  gloom  : 
g.  In  him  th?  Almighty  Father  speaks, 
And  wakes  the  slumbering  tomb. 

3  He  gives  the  word— -and  muteness  sings  $ 

The  blind  his  wonders  see  : 
The  iron  bands  of  sin  he  breaks, 
And  sets  the  prisoner  free. 

g.  4  The  vetran  hosts  of  grim  disease- -- 
His  mighty  power  confess  ; 
And  furious  storms- --at  his  rebuke— 
s.      At  once  are  hushed  to  peace. 

a.  5  Such  wondrous  signs  conspired  to  prove 
The  welcome  news  he  brought : 
Let  every  heart- -with  joy  receive 
The  eternal  truths  he  taught. 

HYMN  37.. ..Yarmouth.     Portugal. 

The  Example  of  Christ.     Phil.  2,  5.* 

1  THE  Lord  his  sovereign  will  declares, 

And  gives  a  law  for  every  thought ; 
In  every  scene  his  holy  son — 
Exemplified  the  rules  he  taught. 

2  His  heart  o'erflowed  with  sacred  love- 

To  God,  his  Father — ever  bless'd  ; 
His  hours  in  prayer  he  oft  employed, 
While  nature  claimed  her  nightly  rest. 

S  Unerring  zeal — his  soul  inflamed, 

T?  accomplish  all  his  Father's  will; 
In  all  the  griefs  and  pains  he  bore, 

Resigned — and  persevering  still. 

4* 


42  The  Example  of  Christ. 

t.  4  How  much  he  felt  for  human  woes ! 
How  great  the  sacrifice  he  made ! 
His  love  and  meekness  how  divine, 
To  those  who  wrath  for  love  repaid ! 

a.  5  Let  me  imbibe  his  spirit,  Lord, 
His  pattern  ever  keep  in  view ; 
In  all  the  various  scenes  I  tread, 
His  footsteps  I  would  still  pursue. 

6  A  true  disciple  here  below, 

From  every  spot  and  blemish  free, 
May  grace  in  death,  advance  my  soul, 
To  share  a  glorious  throne  with  thee. 

HYMN  38....Bankfield.     Fairfield. 

The  Example  of  Christ.     John,  13,  15  ;  Rom.  8,  9. 

c.  1  JESUS,  the  Son  of  God, 
Appears  in  human  form ; 
Pity,  and  love,  and  generous  zeal— 
His  sacred  bosom  warm. 

2  How  did  the  virtues  shine — 

Though  feeble  flesh  and  blood ! 

Well  may  those  beams  allure  our  feet, 
To  tread  the  path  he  trod. 

1  While  in  this  solemn  feast, 
We  bear  him  still  in  mind, 

a.  O  may  our  bosoms  glow  like  his, 
With  zeal  for  human  kind. 

m.  4  May  we  devote  our  lives 

To  works  of  peace  and  love; 
Ready  to  die  for  men  below, 
To  reign  with  Christ  above. 


For  Communion.  43 

HYMN  39....Mear.     Dundee. 

Redemption  by  Christ. 

ca  ACCEPT,  O  God,  the  praise  we  bring 
For  that  unbounded  grace, 
In  which  thy  love  and  power  combine. 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

2.  To  execute  this  great  design, 
Thy  blessed  Son  appears  ; 
The  terms  of  life  and  peace  proclaims. 
And  calms  our  anxious  fears. 

3  His  life  adorn'd  the  rules  he  taught, 

And  wins  our  souls  to  thee  ; 
g.  His  death  the  power  of  death  subverts, 

And  sets  his  captives  free 

m.  4  For  us  he  liv'd,  and  taught,  and  died; 
The  toils  and  pains  he  bore, 
Redeem  our  souls  from  sin  and  death, 
And  all  our  hopes  restore. 

a.  5  For  love  like  this — let  mortal  tongues — 

Their  loud  hosannas  raise ; 
F.  And  all  the  choirs  of  heaven  unite, 

To  swell  our  notes  of  praise. 

HYMN  40.. ..^Bridgeport.     Yarmouth 

The  death  of  Christ. 

T.  1  BEHOLD  the  Son  of  God- 
Endures  the  bloody  death ; 
Amid  a  thousand  torturing  pains, 
Pours  out  his  vital  breath. 

2  For  us  he  liv'd  and  died, 

And  shed  his  precious  blood  ; 
To  save  our  souls  from  sin  and  wo, 
And  bring  us  home  to  God. 


44  For  Communion. 

3  May  this  memorial  then — 

Some  heavenly  grace  impart  \ 
A  sight  of  Jesus  crucified 
May  well  affect  the  heart. 
St.  Thomas', 
m.  4  In  grateful  wonder  lost, 
On  him  we  fix  our  eyes  ; 
c.  In  him  that  mercy  shines  abroad; 
Whence  all  our  hopes  arise. 

a.  5  Eternal  praise  be  given 

To  God  our  heavenly  King; 
Around  this  sacred  altar,  Lor(}# 
Thy  saving  grace  we  sing. 

c.  6  The  name  of  Jesus  too — 
Demands  a  thankful  song ; 
That  name  be  dear  to  every  hearty 
And  dwell  on  every  tongue. 

HYMN  41....Watchman. 

The  Death  and  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

a.  i  O — WHAT  amazing  love, 
The  God  of  heaven  displays  ! 
Let  every  heart  and  every  tongue — - 
Be  tun'd  to  hymns  of  praise. 

Oi  2  Cloth'd  in  a  robe  of  grace, 
His  well  belov'd  appears  ; 
The  words  of  peace  and  truth  reveals/ 
And  wipes  away  our  tears. 

T.  3  Great  were  his  toils  and  pains, 
And  great  the  griefs  he  bore ; 

d  But  all  his  toils,  and  griefs,  and  pains- 
Are  now  forever  o'er. 


For  Communion.  45 

t.  4  Tho'  our  Redeemer  fell — 
Beneath  the  stroke  of  death, 

c.  His  mortal  form  reviv'd  again, 
By  God's  inspiring  breath. 

a.  5  Lo — he  ascends  on  high, 
Array  ?d  in  glorious  might ; 
To  him  the  saints  their  honors  pay, 
And  all  the  sons  of  light. 

6  So  may  our  spirits  rise — 
Above  all  earthly  things ; 
And  soar  aloft  to  realms  of  bliss. 
On  life's  immortal  wings. 

HYMN  42....Amsterdam. 

The  Intercession  of  Christ.     Heb.  7,  25 

i.  1  LO — the  blessed  Jesus  dies, 

To  save  a  world  from  death  ; 
While  his  intercessions  rise, 

With  his  expiring  breath  : 
Thus  he  prays  for  cruel  foes, 

Who  have  spill'd  his  vital  blood  ; 
Deprecates  impending  woes, 

And  pleads  their  peace  with  God, 

a.  2  Lo — the  Saviour  lives  again, 
And  wears  a  form  divine, 
Boundless  joys  reward  his  pain, 
And  wide  his  glories  shine : 
m.  Still  for  us  he  intercedes, 

Near  our  heavenly  Father's  throne  ; 
There  in  love  and  grace  he  pleads, 
And  makes  our  cause  his  own. 

3  Let  us  then  approach  our  God 
With  humble  hope  and  trust; 


46  For  Communion. 

Make  his  house  our  chief  abode, 

Till  dust  descends  to  dust; 
Thus  when  time  shall  be  no  more, 

When  these  rites  and  forms  shall  cease, 
a.  May  our  ready  spirits  soar 

To  everlasting  bliss. 

HYMN  43,. ..Amsterdam. 

The  Lord's  Supper. 

c.  1  THOU  hast  spread  this  sacred  board, 

Great  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven ; 
Here  the  fruits  of  life  are  stor?d, 

To  man  so  freely  given. 
Here  may  we  thy  goodness  see, 

Here  thy  presence  long  enjoy, 
While  unceasing  thanks  to  thee — 

Our  hearts  and  tongues  employ. 

2  Here  may  Christ — the  Saviour  dwell, 

And  make  his  grace  appear ; 
Every  gloomy  doubt  dispel, 

And  solace  every  fear  : 
t.  While  in  this  affecting  rite — 

We  his  wond'rous  love  survey, 
c.  Fill  our  minds  with  heavenly  light, 

The  dawn  of  perfect  day. 

m.  3  Here  may  envy,  wrath,  and  strife* — 
And  all  commotions  cease, 
c.  While  we  consecrate  our  life — 
To  works  of  love  and  peace : 
Thus  may  we  thy  glory  show ; 

Thus  our  high  profession  prove ; 
Fitted  thus  by  grace  below, 
For  endless  joys  above. 


The  Resurrection  and  kingdom  of  Christ.  47 
HYMN  44....Alcester.     Savannah. 

The  Resurrection  of  Christ.     See  Hymn,  41. 

t.  1  TENDER  spirits,  sigh  no  more ; 

Wipe  the  falling  tear  away  : 
c.  Lo — the  night  of  death  is  e'er, 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to  day. 

g.  2  Arm'd  with  all  the  power  of  heaven, 
Jesus  wakes — and  leaves  the  tomb  : 
Yes — the  prison  doors  are  riven; 
Ev'ry  mortal  foe  o'ercome. 

3  Hail — the  rising  Son  of  God  ! 

Hail  him — angels — clothed  in  light ; 
Sons  of  men — his  name  applaud  ; 
All  his  wond'rous  deeds  recite. 

T.  4  Once  for  sinful  man  he  bled, 

Died,  to  save  the  world  from  wo : 

a.  Glory  now  adorns  his  head ; 

Gifts  divine  his  hands  bestow. 

5  So  shall  every  saint  arise  ; 

Quit  the  dark  and  silent  tomb  : 
Live  and  reign  above  the  skies, 
Clothed  in  life's  immortal  bloom. 

HYMN  45.. ..Watchman.     Silverstreet. 

The  Kingdom  of  Christ.     Psalm,  2,  1,  8,  &c. 

a.  1  CROWNED  by  the  hand  of  God, 
The  great  Messiah  reigns  ; 
The  power  which  gave  all  nature  birth^ 
His  regal  state  maintains. 

■m.  2  What,  though  the  heathen  rage, 
And  impious  Jews  combine? 
In  vain  they  rage — in  vain  unite — 
Against  an  arm  divine. 


48  Invitations  of  the  Gospel. 

g.  3  Long  shall  his  name  endure, 
And  wide  his  power  extend ; 
0?er?  sea  and  land  his  empire  spread 
Till  time  itself  shall  end. 

a.  4  Won  by  his  heavenly  grace, 
May  we  our  homage  pay; 
With  hope,  and  joy,  and  trembling  care, 
His  high  commands  obey. 

HYMN  46....Dunstan.     Truro. 

flnvitations  of  the  Gospel.     Matth.  11,  28. 

a.  1  HARK !  tis  a  kind — alluring  sound ; 
?Tis  Jesus'  welcome  voice  I  hear : 
In  him  the  Grod  of  mercy  calls ; 
Let  all  the  tribes  of  men  give  ear. 

t.  2  "  Come  unto  me— -ye  sons  of  toil; 

"  On  me  your  heavy  burdens  cast : 
m. u  Effectual  aid — my  arm  shall  give, 

H  Till  all  your  weary  days  are  past." 

t.  3  "  Children  of  sorrow — hither  come, 
"  Who  pass  the  lonely  night  in  tears  : 

m.  "  My  watchful  eye  shall  guard  you  well, 
"  And  solace  all  your  woes  and  fears." 

t.  4  "  Hither  ye  sons  of  want — approach, 
"  Ye  hungry — thirsty — naked  poor  5 

c.  "  For  you  a  rich  repast  is  spread, 
"  And  every  kind  relief  is  sure." 

t.  5  "  Sinners,  with  contrite  spirits,  come ; 

"  Forsake  your  wandering  ways-and  live : 
"  Your  keen  remorse — my  grace  shall  sooth, 
a.  "My  hands  immortal  blessings  give." 


The  Excellence  of  the  Scriptures.       49 
HYMN  47....Inverness.     St.  Thomas'. 

The  transforming  Influence  of  the  Gospel.     Isa.  11,  6  ;  35,  1. 

a.  1  I  SEE  the  desart  bloom — 
With  beauty  all  divine : 
The  radiant  orb  of  gospel  light — 
Makes  sable  darkness  shine. 

2  I  see  the  verdant  mead, 

Where  brambles  lately  grew ; 
The  richest  fruits  succeed  the  thorn, 
And  all  the  scene  is  new. 

s.  3  I  see  the  beast  of  prey — 

No  longer  thirst  for  blood  ; 
s.  The  wolf  and  lamb — in  sweet  accord — 

Enjoy  their  grassy  food. 

a.  4  Such  blessed  prospects,  Lord, 
In  every  land  we  see  ; 
Where  e're  the  christian  spirit  breathes, 
And  nations  bow  to  thee. 

HYMN  48....Bankfield.     Fairfield. 

The  Excellence  of  the  Scriptures.     Psalm,  19,  10. 

a.  1  LORD — I  revere  thy  word — 
Where  all  thy  glory  shines  ; 
Daily  I  trace  with  wondering  eyes — 
Those  bright  celestial  lines. 

2  Treasures  of  heavenly  truth — 

That  precious  book  contains ; 
Nor  shall  the  slightest  promise  fail, 
While  earth,  or  heaven  remains. 

3  Teach  me  the  value,  Lord, 

Of  grace  and  truth  divine ; 
Freely  Fd  part  with  earthly  things. 
To  make  the  treasure  mine. 


50  Faith. 

HYMN  49.... Watchman.     {Westminster. 

The  Guidance  and  power  of  Faith. 

1  FAITH  is  our  only  guide — 
Thro  life's  bewildering  maze ; 
On  all  the  paths — the  christian  treads. 
She  pours  her  cheering  rays. 

s.  2  Clouds  of  the  deepest  shade — 
May  bound  our  mortal  view ; 
g.  But  faith  can  rend  the  clouds  away, 
c.  Or  gild  their  sable  hue. 

S.  3  Dangers  may  gather  round, 

In  hostile  ranks  arrayed  ; 
g.  But  faith  disarms  her  mightiest  foes — 

By  God's  almighty  aid. 

s.  4  Thro'  the  dark  vale  of  death — 
c.  She  lines  our  way  with  light ; 
Conducts  us  safe  to  realms  of  day, 
Where  faith  is  changed  to  sight. 

HYMN  50....Dover. 

Faith  in  God  and  Christ.     See  Hymns,  35  and  36. 

1  LORD — we  believe  in  thee  ; 

Thee — as  our  God,  we  own ; 
Sooth' d  by  thy  mercy— we  repose — 
Beneath  thy  gracious  throne. 

2  Jesus,  thine  only  son, 

Clothed  in  his  father's  grace, 
Came  to  redeem  us  from  our  sins, 
And  bring  us  near  thy  face. 

3  While  he  proclaim' d  thy  will, 

Great  were  the  signs  he  wrought : 
Each  of  the  wonders,  he  performed, 
Confirmed  the  truths  he  taught. 


Faith.  5i 

mi.  4.  Lord— with  unwavering  faith--- 
May  we  receive  his  word  ; 
Him  may  we  reverence- --as  thy  Son, 
And  all  his  love  record. 

5  Him- --as  our  sovereign  King, 
Saviour  and  guide  divine, 
0---may  we  honour- --and  obey, 
Whose  glory,  Lord,  is  thine. 

HYMN  51....Dunstan. 

Faith  which  Worketh  by  Love. 

c.  1  FAITH  is  a  fount  of  life  divine, 

Whence  streams  of  pure  affection  flow- 
To  make  the  wastes  of  nature  shine, 
And  give  a  grace  to  things  below. 

$.  2  Vain  are  our  boasts-— our  faith  is  vain, 
If  fruits  of  kindness  languish  still ; 
If  envy---pride---or  malice  reign, 
Or  selfish  views  engross  our  zeal. 

c.  6  Prompted  by  evangelic  faith, 

Our  feet  the  paths  of  truth  pursue ; 
Devotion  breathes  in  every  breath, 
And  peace  and  love  our  souls  indue. 

1  God  of  our  lives- --our  faith  increase, 
Enlarge  our  views- --our  hopes  refine  : 
From  sinful  joys  our  hearts  release, 
And  make  our  pleasures  all  divine. 

HYMN  52....*  Surry.     Nantwich. 

Faith  in  the  Scriptures.     See  Hymns  35  and  36. 

a.  1  THE  bible,  Lord,  demands  our  faith, 

Where  beams  of  grace  and  wisdom  shine  : 
Ten  thousand  precious  truths  unite. 
To  prove  its  origin  divine. 


52  Faith  and  Irreligion. 

2  How  much  that  sacred  book  transcends-  - 

The  best  results  of  human  art ! 
What  bright  displays  of  heavenly  things, 
TT  improve  the  mind---and  cheer  the  heart ! 

3  Inspired  by  thee— the  prophets  spoke, 

Apostles  taught  by  thy  behest ; 
And  while  thy  Son  reveals  thy  word, 
What  mighty  works  thy  word  attest ! 

4  Here,  Lord,  we  fix— -our  wondering  eyes^ 

And  dwell  on  each  instructive  page  ; 
May  every  truth  command  our  faith, 
And  more  and  more  our  hearts  engage. 

HYMN  53... .Old  Hundred.     Monmouth. 

Faith  Confirmed  by  Prophecy.     Isaiah,  48,  3 ;  2.  Peter,  1,  21. 

g.  1  'TIS  thine  alone-  -omniscient  God, 

T?  explore  the  realms  of  boundless  night-; 
To  look  through  endless  years  to  come, 
And  bring  futurity  to  light ; 

2  The  known  events  of  latter  times- -- 

In  thy  prophetic  word  we  trace ; 
Let  reason  scan  the  volume  o'er, 
And  faith  the  hand  of  Grod  confess. 

3  What  wisdom,  Lord— this  book  unfolds  ! 

What  wonders  mark  each  opening  page  ! 
Thy  word,  which  heaven  and  earth  confirm, 
Stands  unimpaired  from  age  to  age. 

HYMN  54.. ..Buckingham.     Sweden. 

The  folly  and  presumption  of  Irreligion.     Psalm,  10,  13. 

T.  1  AH  !  why  do  the   wicked— their  Maker 
contemn  ? 
Or  wherefore  his  precepts  neglect? 


The  Ingratitude  and  Fresnmptiou  of  Sin.  5# 

Unaw'd  by  his  terrours— uninov'd  by  his  love. 
His  gracious  salvation  reject  ? 

2  Shall  insects   and  reptiles —the  offspring  of 

Presume  with  his  power  to  contend,  [dust-- 

S.  Whose  feeblest  exertions  could  vanquish  the 

Whom  myriads  of  angels  attend  ?     [world  ? 

m.  3  Do  any  his  wisdom  and  knowledge  contemn. 

And  hence  their  submission  refuse  ?  [hide-- 
S,  The  Lord  is   omniscient---no  darkness  can 

The  wretch  whom  his  vengeance  pursues. 

m.  4  His  justice  and  goodness— all  nature  dis- 
s.  What  senseless  corruption  denies  ?    [plays  : 
m.  ?Tis  God,  our  Creator- --our  service  demands. 
Who  every  enjoyment  supplies. 

5  Then  why  do  the  wicked- --their  Maker  con 
Or  wherefore  his  precepts  neglect  ?  [temn  ? 
Unaw'd  by  his  terrours— unmoved  by  his  love, 
His  gracious  salvation  reject? 

HYMN  55...  Winter,     featebtoy. 

The  Ingratitude  and  Presumption  of  Sin.     lsa.  45,  9.  Rom.  2,  4. 

s.  1  PA  USE — weak  and  thoughtless  sinner — 
For  once  thy  careless  steps  review;  [jpaiise; 
No  more  neglect  those  sacred  laws, 
To  which  thy  first  regard  is  due. 

t.  2  No  more  his  tender  love  abuse, 

From  whom  thy  every  joy  descends  ; 
His  pardoning  grace  no  more  refuse, 
On  whom  thy  final  hope  depends. 

s.  3  No  more  his  awful  power  oppose, 

Who  formed  the  world,  and  still  sustains  \ 

S.  Whose  look  can  blast  his  mightiest  foes, 
And  pierce  them  thro?  with  endless  pains. 

5* 


54         The  Careless  Sinner  Awakened. 

sA  Pause — weak   and   thoughtless    sinner-- 
For  once  thy  careless  life  review:  [pause, 
No  more  neglect  those  sacred  laws, 
To  which  thy  first  regard  is  due. 

HYMN  56....Berwick. 

Now  the  Accepted  Time.      Prov.  1,  24,  &c.  Ezek.  18,  32  j 
2  Cor.  6,  2. 

s.  1  GOD  in  his  mercy  calls, 
Let  careless  souls  attend  ; 
Let  giddy  youth — and  guilty  age—- 
Their  sinful  ways  amend. 

m.  2  Pardon  is  offered  now 

Thro'  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ; 
And  all  who  seek  their  God  in  truth. 
Shall  reap  a  rich  reward. 

3  Those  who  have  wandered  long. 

May  yet  acceptance  find  ; 
The  God  of  grace  is  waiting  stilL 
To  mercy  still  inclined, 

4  Now  is  the  accepted  time, 

And  now  the  day  of  grace  ; 
To  day  submit  to  heavh's  command, 
And  life  and  peace  embrace. 

s>  5  Soon  may  it  be  too  late, 

To  make  your  peace  with  heaven  $ 

S.  Presume  no  more ;  another  sin 
May  never  be  forgiven. 

HYMN  57.*Funeral  Hymn,Greenwalk.  Elgh*. 

The  careless  sinner  awakened.     Jer.  31,  18.  Acts,  2,  37. 

S.  1  I  HEAR — I  hear — thy  warning  voice, 
My  gracious  God,  I  hear ; 
Thy  word  has  pierced  my  spirit  thro', 
And  roused  my  slumbering  ear. 


Penitence.  55 

T.  2  How  long,  alas  !  my  feet  have  rov'd.--- 
From  wisdom's  happy  way  ! 
S.  What  madness — what  ingratitude- -- 
My  numerous  sins  betray  ! 

T.  3  How  many  days- -and  months-and  years — 
I've  lived  without  a  God  ! 
My  thoughts  in  earthly  cares  absorbed, 
Or  scattered  all  abroad  ! 

I.  4  Great  God — by  thine  almighty  grace. 

Awake  my  drowsy  fears  ; 
T.  Let  deep  contrition  melt  my  heart. 
And  bathe  my  eyes  in  tears. 

I.  5.  Forgive — forgive — my  God,  forgive ; 
In  Jesus'  name  I  pray  : 
Redeem  my  soul  from  death  and  sin. 
And  wash  my  guilt  away. 

HYMN  58.„*Sweden.     Buckingham. 

Penitence.     Luke,  15,  18. 

T.  1  O  GOD  of  salvation — in  mercy  attend 
The  voice  of  contrition  and  wo; 
While  a  suppliant  knee  at  thy  footstool  we 
Thy  pardon  and  favour  bestow.       [bend^ 

2  And  may  we,  kind  father — still  hope  in  thy 

grace  ? 
And  may  we  still  seek  thee  in  prayer? 
With  the  heirs  of  thy  love — wilt  thou  give  us  a 
And  grant  us  thy  presence  to  share?  [place, 

3  Unworthy — unholy — and  sinful  we  are, 

Forgetful  of  mercies  received  ;  [der'd  afar, 
From  the  paths  of  thy  children— we've  wan- 
And  often  thy  patience  have  grieved. 

i.  4  O  grant  us  repentance  for  every  misdeed, 
And  help  us  our  ways  to  amend ; 


56  Penitence,  and  Devout  Humility. 

With  the  grace  of  thy  spirit— supply  us  in 
In  every  temptation  defend.  [need. 

HYMN  59....Frisbie.     Limehouse. 

Penitence  and  Pardon.     Psalm,  51,  1,  2,  3. 

T.  1  IN  deep  affliction — Lord — I  lie ; 

To  thee  I  breath  a  fervent  sigh  : 
i.  My  sins  and  follies — O — forgive, 

And  let  a  contrite  sinner  live. 

T.  2  No  vain  excuse — my  lips  would  plead; 
My  heart  and  soul — with  anguish  bleed  : 
Great  God — my  penitence  console, 
And  make  my  wounded  spirit  whole. 

3  The  gloomy  night  involves  the  day ; 

My  wonted  joys  are  past  away  : 

Reveal  thy  love  and  pity,  Lord, 

And  let  me  hear  thy  pardoning  word. 
*  Surry.     Kent. 
a.  4  I  see — I  see — the  heavenly  light ; 

The  day  unfolds — divinely  bright; 
c.  Eternal  mercy — hears  my  prayer, 

And  makes  me  still  its  tender  care. 

HYMN  60....Dalston.  *  Worship. 

Devout  Humility.     Luke,  18,  9—14  ;  1  Pet.  3,  4  ;  5,  5. 

s.  1  ETERNAL  God,  to  thee, 
I'll  bow  a  reverent  knee, 

And  trembling  raise  my  suppliant  cry ; 
t.  Before  thy  glorious  face 
I'll  take  a  lowly  place, 

Nor  dare  to  aim  a  look  too  high. 

2  Lord,  what  have  I  to  boast, 
A  child  of  feeble  dust, 

From  wisdom's  path  so  prone  to  stray  ? 


Divine  Guidance  Implored.     Hope.      57 

s.  Rebuke  my  guilty  pride ; 
My  vain  ambition  chide  ; 
s.  In  humble  robes  my  soul  array. 

&  Let  meekness  form  my  dress, 
And  spread  a  winning  grace — 

O'er  all  my  intercourse  with  men ; 
In  every  scene  of  life — 
I'd  flee  from  wrath  and  strife ; 
From  every  vaunting  air  refrain. 

HYMN  61. ...Yarmouth.     Portugal. 

Divine  Guidance  and  Protection  Implored. 

1  MY  weakness,  Lord — and  wants  I  feel ; 
Thine  all  sufficient  grace  reveal : 
Conduct  me  safe  in  wisdom's  way, 
And  ne'er  permit  my  feet  to  stray. 

2  Unclose  mine  eyes — to  read  thy  word, 
The  word  of  life  and  comfort,  Lord  ; 
Through  every  page  diffuse  thy  light, 
To  guide  my  understanding  right. 

t.  3  Temptations  still  beset  me  round  ; 
To  ensnare  my  feet — my  heart  to  wound  : 
Protect  me  then  from  every  harm, 
And  ev'ry  threatning  foe  disarm. 

m  4  In  all  the  various  paths  I  tread, 
s.  Be  sin  and  folly  all  my  dread ; 
c.  Thy  service,  Lord,  my  chief  employ  ; 
Thy  gracious  smiles  my  highest  joy. 

HYMN  62.  Elysium.  *  Messiah.  St.  Thomas'. 

The  Cheering  Influences  of  Hope.  Lam.  8,  24  ;  Psalm,  27,  13, 

c.  1  HOPE  sheds  a  cheering  light — 
Amid  the  darkest  scene  ; 
Her  voice  can  sooth  the  raging  storm. 
And  make  the  sky  serene. 


58        The  Purifying  influence  of  Hope, 

2  She  gives  us  strength  to  bear — 

Our  toils — and  cares — and  pains  ; 
Inspires  the  languid  heart  with  zeal, 
The  tottering  steps  sustains. 

3  Before  her  balmy  breath — 

Disease  and  anguish  fly  ; 
And  kind  relief  for  every  want — 
Her  bounteous  hands  supply. 

4  May  hope  with  cheering  smiles — 

Attend  the  paths  we  tread ; 
And  o're  the  clouds  of  grief  and  pain. 
A  heavenly  radiance  spread. 

t.  5  Preserve  us,  Lord,  from  sin, 

The  source  of  every  fear  ; 
c.  That  we  in  every  scene  of  life — 

May  find  our  father  near. 

HYMN  63.  Braintree.  fPortsea.  {Chesterfield, 

The  Purifying  Influence  of  Hope.     1  John,  3,  2,  3. 

1  AND  do  we  entertain  the  hope — 
Of  future  life  and  peace  ? 
Expect  to  dwell  with  Christ  above — 
In  pure  and  perfect  bliss  ? 

t.  2  And  do  we  still  indulge  a  taste — 
For  any  sinful  joy? 
Do  earthly  cares  engross  our  minds, 
And  all  our  zeal  employ  ? 

s.  3  Vain  are  our  hopes — and  more  than  vain. 
If  still  enslaved  by  lust ; 
The  christian  hope  exalts  the  soul, 
And  purifies  our  dust. 


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Devout  Trust  and  Resignation.         59 

i.  4  Save  us,  O  God — from  every  sin ; 
But  most  from  self  deceit : 
Let  no  corrupt- --nor  vain  desire- -- 
Our  final  hopes  defeat. 

m.  5  0---may  thy  grace  refine  our  hearts, 
And  fit  our  souls  to  rise  : 
That  we  may  be  prepared  on  earth- -- 
a.    For  joys  above  the  skies. 

HYMN  64....Ashburn.     Wareham. 

Devout  Trust. 

a.  1  ETERNAL,  immortal,  unchangeable  God, 
Thine  infinite  glories  we  sing  ;    [tongues, 
May   all  our   affections   conspire   with  our 
To  honour  our  Maker  and  King. 

g.  2  Thine  arm  is  almighty — to  save  or  destroy; 
Thou  rulest  with  absolute  sway  ;      [fend, 
c.  While  justice  and  mercy---the  righteous  de- 
S.  Overwhelming  their  foes  in  dismay, 

c.  3  Our  fathers  have  proved  thee  in  every  dis- 
A  faithful  preserver  and  friend  :       [tress— 

a.  And  all  the  rich  blessings,  our  fathers  enjoy- 
To  us  and  our  children  descend.         [ed, 

c.  4  Encouraged  by  happy  experience,  O  Lord- 
On  thee  may  we  ever  rely  ;  [sails, 
Assured,  that  when  danger  and  trouble  as- 
Almighty  protection  is  nigh. 

HYMN  65....Sicily.     Welch.     Wilna. 

Anxiety  for  the  Future  Suppressed. 

t.  1  CEASE,  my  heart,  to  dread  the  morrow  : 
Hush  thine  anxious  cares  to  rest : 
Let  no  unavailing  sorrow— - 
Ever  throb  within  my  breast. 


60  Resignation. 

2  All  his  love  and  grace  confessing, 

Whence  thy  present  comforts  flow, 
Humbly  wait  each  future  blessing ; 
Leave  with  him  each  future  wo. 

3  Under  his  all  wise  direction, 

Guard  against  impending  harm  ; 
Still  with  his  divine  protection, 
Cease  from  every  vain  alarm. 

HYMN  66.... Buckingham.     Broomsgrove. 

,  Resignation. 

1  LORD- --teach  us---with  cheerful  submission 

Whatever  thy  councils  ordain  ;  [to  bear--- 
In  all  the  tern ptations  and  troubles  we  share, 
O,  suffer  us  ne'er  to  complain. 

2  Bereav'd  of  the  blessings  and  comforts  of  life, 

Assist  us  each  good  to  resign  ; 
In   seasons  of  darkness---and  tlanger---and 
g.      Inspire  us  with  courage  divine,     [strife— - 
m.  3  From  Jesus,  our  Saviour  and  guide,  may 
we  learn-- - 
Our  transient  afflictions  to  endure ; 
T.  Be  this  our  most  anxious---our  only  concern, 
Thy  favour  and  love  to  secure. 
St.  Martins.     Barby. 
in.  4  Whatever  we  suffer---whatever  enjoy, 
c.       Thy  goodness  we  still  would  adore  $ 
a.  Till  anthems  of  glory- --our  tongues  shall  era- 
And  sorrows  approach  us  no  more.  [ploy. 

HYMN  67. ...Portugal.     Fountain. 

Resignation. 

g.  1  O  THOU" -whose  glory  far  outshines- -- 
The  brilliant  orb  of  solar  fire--- 


Religions  Courage.  61 

m.Teach  me  to  reverence  thy  designs, 
And  ne'er  above  my  lot  aspire. 

g.  2  ?Tis  thine  to  rule  the  starry  spheres, 
And  fix  for  angels  their  degrees. 
Nor  saint  nor  seraph  interferes— 
With  thine  immutable  decrees. 

s.  3  Shall  man,  a  child  of  feeble  dust- 
Presume  to  controvert  thy  will? 

Rebuke,  O  Lord — my  vain  distrust ; 

Bid  every  murmuring  thought  be  still. 

c.  4  Whate'er  thy  sovereign  will  ordains, 
Let  me  with  cheerfulness  endure  ; 
Unmoved  by  losses,  toils,  and  pains, 
Of  thy  paternal  love  secure. 

HYMN  68....Sutton.     Beverly. 

Religious  Courage.     Psalm,  27,  1,  3. 

a.  1  THE  Lord  is  my  hope  and  my  trust, 
The  light  and  the  joy  of  my  heart ; 
His  buckler  can  shield  me  from  every  assault, 
And  courage  and  comfort  impart. 

%  "  The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life," 
Why  then  should  I  tremble  with  fear, 
Tho?   foes  without  number   encompass   m* 
Since  God,  my  protector,  is  near?  [round* 

3  To  him  will  I  humbly  resort, 

When  troubles,  or  dangers  impend, 
He'll  quiet  my  terrours-and  solace  my  griefs, 
And  all  my  best  wishes  attend. 

HYMN  69....Beverly.     Froome. 

Psalm,  46.  1,  2,  3.     Paraphrased. 

a.  1  "  The  Lord  is  our  refuge  and  strength," 
Our  faithful  protector  and  friend  ; 
6 


62      Devout  Serenity  and  Cheerfulness, 

His  presence  can  cheer  us  in  every  distress; 
In  every  exposure  defend. 

s.  2  Believing  in  him  we  repose, 

And  nothing  our  fears  can  alarm  ; 
a.  His  favour  can  fill  us  with  courage  divine, 
g.  And  death  of  its  terrours  disarm. 

S.  3  Tho'  mountains  be  merg'd  in  the  deep, 
And  oceans  be  wav'd  to  the  skies — [unite, 
Tho'  tempests  and  earthquakes- -their  horrours 
Overwhelming  the  world  with  surprize;") 

4  Undaunted,  in  God  we'll  confide,  J 

c.      Protected  by  infinite  love ; 

Assur'd  tho'  we  perish — we're   destin'd  to 
a.      In  happier  regions  above.  [live — 

HYMN  70....Ashburn.  Abridge.  jHavanna. 

Psalm  23,  1,  2,  4.     Paraphrased, 

c.  1  "  THE  Lord  is  our  shepherd ;  we  never 
In  him  may  we  safely  confide  ;  [shall  want, 
He'll  guard  us  in  danger — direct  us  in  doubt, 
And  every  thing  needful  provide. 

2  Beside   the  still   waters — our   footsteps   he 

To  pastures  all  fruitful  and  fair;"  [leads — 
Where  plenty  and  safety  their  influence  unite, 
To  banish  disquieting  care. 

3  Beneath  the  green  covert  we  find  a  retreat — 

From  summer's  meridian  blaze  ; 
To  screen  us  from  tempests — the  prominent 
Its  kindly  protection  displays.        [rock— - 

S.  4  Tho'  death  and  its  horrours  o'er-shadow 

our  path ; 
s.      Our  spirits  shall  feel  no  dismay ; 
c.  For  Grod  who  attends  us  in  life  and  in  death, 
Will  scatter  all  evils  away. 


Devout  Serenity,  Joy  and  Contentment.    63 
HYMN  71....*  Surry.     St.  Paul's.    Aldridge. 

Devout  Serenity  and  Joy.     Psalm,  119.  165;  Rom.  5, 1 ;  15,  13. 

a.  1  O  happy---??? ore  than  happy,  he, 
Who  lives  devoted- --Lord,  to  thee  ! 

s.  What  peace  thy  love  and  grace  impart--- 
To  every  pure  and  pious  heart ! 

t.  2  Tho'  oft  perhaps  estranged  from  God, 
His  feet  have  wandered  far  abroad, 
Divine  compassion  still  forgives, 
And  still  the  penitent  receives. 

m.  3  The  storms  of  fear  and  grief  are  o'er ; 

And  boisterous  passions  reign  no  more : 
S.  A  sacred  calmness  fills  the  breast, 

A  type  and  pledge  of  heavenly  rest. 

c.  4  Hope  smiles  in  every  dawning  beam, 
And  cheers  in  nature's  fading  gleam  ; 
The  God  of  peace  His  arm  reveals, 
And  every  humble  wish  fulfils. 

HYMN72....Braintree.  Chesterfield.  Portsea. 

Devout  Contentment.     Phil.  4,  11. 

c.  1  LORD,  'tis  enough ;  thy  bounteous  hands -- 
For  all  my  wants  provide  : 
With  wholesome  food  my  board  is  crown'd, 
My  temperate  cup  supplied. 

2  Lord,  'tis  enough  ;  no  piercing  cold 

Affects  this  mortal  frame  : 
With  raiment,  neat  and  whole — I'm  cloth'd} 
Enough  for  me  to  claim. 

3  Lord,  'tis  enough ;  my  humble  cot 

A  quiet  dwelling  yields  ; 
From  winds  and  damps — protects  my  head-- 
From  human  outrage  shields. 


64  Devout  Love. 

4  Lord,  His  enough ;  my  daily  toils — 

The  welcome  night  rehires  : 
Such  rest  my  lowly  couch  affords. 
As  luxury  never  gives. 

5  Lord,  ^tls  enough  ;  this  feeling  heart — 

Has  never  lackM  a.  friend, 
To  bear  its  burdens — sooth  its  cares, 
And  every  wish  attend. 

©  Lord,  'tis  enough ;  thy  gospel  cheers — 

My  prospect  far  before ; 
a.  A  happy  end  awaits  my  course, 

And  I  can  ask  no  more. 

HYMN  73....Sutton.     Beverly. 

Devout  Love.     Psalm,  116,  1,  12. 

a.  1  Our  Father,  all  gracious  and  kind — 
Thy  goodness  we  thankfully  own  ; 
The  various  enjoyments — that  fall  to  our  lot 
Descend  from  thy  merciful  throne. 

2  Our  warmest  affections  are  due 

For  blessings  so  constant  and  free  ; 
Inspire  us  with  ardent  devotion  and  love, 
And  raise  our  best  feelings  to  thee. 

'8  Thy  mercies  forever  endure; 

All  creatures  partake  in  thy  love  5 
All  ages  and  nations — all  beings  below--- 
And  all  the  blest  spirits  above. 

4  Thy  favours,  on  others  bestowed, 

Awaken  the  joy  of  our  hearts  ; 
A  view  of  thy  goodness- --so  widely  diffused 
The  purest  enjoyment  imparts. 

5  The  more  we  experience  thy  love, 

The  more  we  behold  of  thy  grace.. 


Devout  Love  and  Praise.  65 

The  more  may  our  outward  obedience  to  thee-- 
Our  inward  affection  express. 

HYMN  74.. ..Halifax.     Rothwell. 

Devout  Love.     Luke  10,  27. 

a.  1  YES-- -we  will  love  thee-  blessed  God  ; 
To  thee  our  first  regard  belongs  ; 
Thou  hast  diffused  thy  love  abroad; 
That  love  demands  our  cordial  songs, 

2  Yes-— we  will  love  thee---blessed  God  ; 
Thy  kind  regard  to  us  requite ; 
Often  resort  to  thine  abode, 

And  make  thy  name  our  chief  delight. 

A.  3  Yes-— we  will  love  thee— blessed  God— 
With  all  our  mind,  and  heart,  and  soul ; 
t.  Tho?  we  may  feel  thy  chastening  rod, 
a.      We'll  still  rejoice  in  thy  control. 

4  Yes — we  will  love  thee — blessed  God — 
Our  life,  our  hope — our  only  friend  ; 
O — may  we  run  the  heavenly  road, 
And  find  in  thee  a  blissful  end. 

HYMN  75....Costellow.  Pittsfield.  Leyden, 

Praise  for  the  common  Blessings  of  Life.     Ps.  103,  1 — 5. 

c.  1  TO  thee,  O  God — we  render  praise, 
For  all  the  good — thy  love  displays  ; 
Our  infant  years  thy  bounties  share  ; 
Our  withering  age  is  still  thy  care. 

2  In  every  scene  of  toil  we  tread, 
Thy  mercy  cheers  our  fainting  head ; 
Our  humble  cries  thine  ear  attends, 
From  threat'ning  ills  thine  arm  defends. 

3  How  large  the  debt  of  love  we  owe, 
For  all  the  gifts — thy  hands  bestow ! 

6* 


66    Praise  for  the  gifts  of  Speech  £f  Hearing, 

Inspire  us  then  with  grateful  zeal 
T'  accomplish  all  our  father's  will. 

HYMN  76....*  Surry.     Weldon.     St.  Paul's. 

Praise  for  the  gifts  of  Speech  and  Voice.     Ps.  57,  3,  9. 

a.  1  THY  praise,  O  God — may  well  employ 
Our  grateful  hearts  and  cheerful  tongues  ; 
Our  vocal  poicers  to  thee  we  owe ; 
To  thee  our  highest  praise  belongs. 

m.  2  A  prompt  interpreter  of  thought, 
The  tongue  the  inward  man  reveals, 
Advice  in  time  of  need  imparts, 
t.      And  sooths  the  grief—  a  brother  feels. 

a.  3  Thy  hands  have  form'd  th*  harmonious 
chord  ; 
Thy  breath  inspires  each  tuneful  voice ; 
In  sacred  songs  let  every  heart — 
And  all  harmonious  tongues  rejoice. 

HYMN  77....Cookham.     Alcester. 

Praise  for  the  Gift  of  Hearing.     Math.  13,  16. 

a.  1   PRAISE  to  thee,  immortal  King, 
Fervent  praise  to  thee  we  bring : 
Every  gift,  thy  hand  bestows, 
Wond'rous  power  and  goodness  shows. 

%  Thou  hast  form'd  the  conscious  ear  ; 
Made  th'  elastic  clay  to  hear : 
Tun'd  its  chords  with  matchless  art, 
Each  t?  excite — or  sooth  the  heart. 

3  All  the  works  of  God  rejoice : 
Thanks  for  nature's  cheerful  voice  ; 
While  ten  thousand  happy  tongues— 
Jointly  raise  their  grateful  songs. 


Praise  Jar  th  e  pleasure  of  natural  vision.     67 

4  Happy  we — who  hear  thy  word  ! 
Hear  the  voice  of  mercy,  Lord  ; 
Teach  us  all  thy  holy  ways ; 
Tune  our  noblest  powers  to  praise. 


HYMN  78....St.  Michael's.     All-Saints. 

Fruise  for  the  pleasures  of  natural  vision.     Math.  13,  16. 

GREAT  Fountain  of  Being — thy  glories  we 
trace, 

In  all  the  effulgence-that  beams  in  the  skies  ; 
Nor  less  in  our  nature — thy  wonders  appear; 

How  frail  the  materials  !  The  structure  how 


wise 


2  Ineffable  wisdom!  that  forms  from  the  dust — 
The  organ  of  vision — illustrious  and  bright ; 
Which  guards  us  from  danger — and  guides 
all  our  ways, 
And  opens  an  inlet  to  many  a  delight ! 

2  How  blessed  the  eye-for  whose  pleasure  alone, 

The  earth  is  adorn'd  with  such  beauty  divine! 

With  every  thing  fair  both  in  figure  and  hue, 

The  sense  to  regale,  and  the  soul  to  refine  I 

4  How  blessed  the  eye — which  with  range  un- 

confin'd,  [space ! 

Darts  swifter  than  lightening — o'er  infinite 

Surveys  in  a  moment  innumerable  worlds, 

With  all  their  profusion  of  grandeur  and 


grace  ! 


5  How  blessed  the  eye-on  whose  vision  is  pourM- 
A  radiance — surpassing  all  natural  light ! 
The  beams  of  the  Gospel-— sufficient  alone, 
To  cheer  and  illumine — our  spiritual  night ! 


68  Grateful  Obedience. 

6  For  talents  and  pleasures,  so  rich  and  sublime, 

Lord,  help  us  our  cordial  thanksgiving  to 

bring;  [word, 

And  while  we  contemplate  thy  works  and  thy 

Thy  wisdom  and  goodness  forever  we'll  sing. 

HYMN  79.... Dover.     Bankfield.     Fairfield, 

Gratitude  proved  by  Obedience.     Rom.  12,  1. 

a.  1  LIFE  is  the  gift  of  God  ; 
And  all  the  joys  it  brings, 
Flow  from  the  fountain  of  that  grace, 
The  pious  spirit  sings. 

2  All  the  delights  of  youth, 

It's  vigour,  health,  and  ease, 
Are  the  effusions  of  his  love, 
Who  forni'd  the  earth  and  seas. 

c.  3  All  the  supports  of  age — 

Descend  from  God  most  high ; 
He  is  our  refuge — while  we  live, 
Our  safety,  though  we  die. 

4  How  shall  we  then  apply — 

The  talents  we  possess  ? 
What  shall  we  render  to  the  Lord — 
For  all  his  love  and  grace  ? 

5  O  may  we  ne'er  refuse — 

The  tribute,  God  requires  ; 
Never  be  weary  in  the  praise, 
Celestial  love  inspires. 

a.  6  God  be  our  early  choice, 
His  work  our  chief  employ; 
Wisdom  and  virtue  be  our  guide- 
In  every  earthly  joy. 


Imitation  of  God.  69 

HYMN  80....Silverstreet.     Watchman. 

Divine  Perfections  to  be  Imitated.     Matth.  5,  48  ;  1  Peter,  1,  15. 

1  LORD — we  approach  thy  face, 
s.  And  humbly  bow  the  knee  ; 

m.  O  grant  us  here  t'  imbibe  thy  grace^ 
While  we  converse  with  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  only  just, 

No  wrong  thy  throne  shall  stain  ; 
And  none  who  make  thy  word  their  trust, 
Shall  find  thy  promise  vain. 

3  Great  is  thy  mercy  Lord, 
To  endless  years  the  same ; 
a.  In  beams  of  light — the  heaven's  record— 
Thy  ever  glorious  name. 

4  Teach  us  how  great  and  wise, 
How  just  and  kind  thou  art; 
On  thee  we'd  fix  our  ravished  eyes, 
To  thee  devote  our  heart. 

c.  5  O,  like  thy  children  dear, 
We'd  imitate  thy  ways ; 
In  all  our  words  and  works  sincere, 
We'd  act  and  live  thy  praise. 

HYMN  8l....JLfrica.     Carthage.  Rothwell. 

Divine  Sincerity  and  Truth  to  be  Imitated.     Tit.  1,  2 ;  Heb.  6,  18  ; 
John,  1,  47. 

1  LORD  —thou  art  ever  just  and  true, 

Sincere  in  all  thy  words  and  ways  ; 
Then  may  we  learn---whate'er  we  do, 
To  copy  what  demands  our  praise. 

2  While  we  converse  with  Grod  or  man, 

Let  truth  attend  each  word  and  deed : 
Teach  us  the  book-- -of  life  to  scan/' 
And  let  our  works  proclaims  our  creed, 


70     Peacef ulness,  Equity  and  ICindness. 

8  Keep  us  from  guile  and  falsehood  free ; 
From  every  low,  evasive  art ; 
O — may  our  words  and  thoughts  agree* 
And  every  look  disclose  the  heart. 

4  Deep  in  our  minds  may  we  record— 
Whate'er  our  hands  or  lips  engage ; 
And  as  we  prize  thy  favour,  Lord, 

With  punctual  faith  redeem  the  pledge. 

HYMN  82....Pittsfield.     Leyden. 

Equity  and  Peace.     Rom.  12,  18. 

1  To  thee — O  God — we  lift  our  eyes ; 
On  thee  alone — our  hope  relies  ; 
While  friends  desert — or  foes  invade, 
Afford  us  thine  almighty  aid. 

2  O  guide  us,  Lord — in  ways  of  pease ; 
Our  hearts  from  wrath,  and  pride  release  : 
Restrain  our  hands — from  every  wrong ; 
From  evil  words — withhold  our  tongue. 

3  Whatever  wrongs — we  still  endure, 
From  all  revenge — preserve  us  pure  : 
To  thee  our  cause— we  still  commit, 
And  seek  in  thee  a  calm  retreat. 

4  Thy  blessed  influence,  Lord,  impart, 
Diffuse  thy  love— thro'  every  heart; 

s.  Subdue  the  sons  of  strife  abroad— 

s.  To  peace  with  man— and  peace  with  Grod. 

HYMN  83.. ..Watchman.  Silverstreet,   West- 
minster. 

On  doing  as  we  would  be  done  by.     Matth.  7.  12. 

c.  i  FATHER  and  friend  of  man. 
Forever  good  and  kind, 


Meekness,  Humility  and  Candour.         71 

Whose  love  supplies  our  outward  wants, 
And  cheers  the  drooping  mind ;  ] 

2  0---may  we  love,  like  thee,  J 

And  copy  grace  divine  ; 
May  all  we  think- --and  say,  and  do, 
Promote  some  kind  design. 

3  Kindred  and  neighbours  claim- -- 

A  place  within  our  hearts  ; 
May  not  self  love  engross  the  gifts, 
Thy  bounteous  hand  imparts. 

4  All  we  expect,  or  ask, 

Or  wish  from  fellow  men* 
May  we  in  turn  for  others  do, 
Nor  think  our  labour  vain. 

5  Thus  may  we  ever  prove-  -- 

Our  pious  love  to  thee  ; 
a.  And  thus  the  fruits  of  heavenly  grace 
In  endless  glory  see. 

HYMN  84  ...Sicily.     Welch.     Wilna. 

Meekness,  Humility  and  Candour.     1  Cor.  13,  4 — 7. 

s.  1  CHRISTEN  love  is  meek,  and  lowly, 

Patient,  candid,  frank,  and  fair; 
s.  Tho'  averse  to  deeds  unholy, 
t.      Human  weakness — prone  to  spare. 

m.  2  Taught  by  frequent  self  inspection, 
She  can  others'  faults  excuse  ; 

t.  Conscious  still  of  imperfection, 

What  she  asks — she'll  not  refuse. 

m.  3  While  no  evil  she  devises — 

Nought  against  her  neighbours  weal, 
She  is  slow  t'  indulge  surmises — 
Where  the  eye  detects  no  ill. 


1%  Candour  and  Sympathy. 

s.  4  Ev'ry  just  pretence  receiving, 

Candour  rules  her  heart  and  tongue ; 
Hoping  still — and  still  believing, 
Tho'  she  often  suffers,  wrong. 

i.  5  Grant  us,  Lord — thine  inspiration, 
Breathe  this  love  thro'  every  breast ; 
Breathe  it  thro'  each  tribe  and  nation, 
a.      Till  the  world  is  truly  blest. 

HYMN  85....1lothwell.     Halifax. 

Candour.     Psalm,  15,  3. 

1  LOR  J) — may  we  act  a  candid  part — 

Toward  all— with  whom  we  have  to  do 
s.  Tender  and  kind  be  every  thought, 
m.     And  all  our  actions  just  and  true. 

2  Ne'er  may  we  vent  an  idle  word — 

Against  an  absent  friend  or  foe ; 
But  may  we  rather  hide  their  faults, 
And  thus  a  nobler  spirit  show. 

3  Yes,  may  we  turn  away  our  ears— 

From  common  rumors ---false  or  vain ; 
Slow  to  believe  an  ill  report  3 
t.       Still  more  t'  inflict  a  causeless  pain, 

9,  4  So  may  we  live  in  constant  peace, 
And  aid  the  cause  of  peace  around  : 

in.  So  may  our  names  without  a  stain — 
In  heaven's  eternal  roll  be  found. 

HYMN  86....Carthage.     Africa. 

Weep  with  those  that  Weep.     Rom.  12,  15. 

T.  1  LORD- --we  will  weep  for  human  wo. 
And  every  kind  relief  bestow ; 
Listen  to  every  tender  moan, 
And  make  a  brother's  grief  our  own. 


Sympathetic  Joy.  Kindness  to  Brute  Animals.  73 

2  Merit  oppressed — we'll  not  desert, 
Our  eyes  from  suffering,— ne'er  avert ; 
Rather  we'll  seek  the  wretch  forlorn, 
Whom  others  shun — or  treat  with  scorn, 

3  Orphans  bereft — shall  be  our  care, 
And  virtuous  want  our  pity  share  ; 
Lingering  disease — and  dying  pains, 
And  secret  grief — that  ne'er  complains. 

4  Yes — we  will  weep  for  sinners  too, 
Who  still  their  downward  course  pursue, 
Deaf  to  the  awful  warnings  given, 

And  all  the  gracious  calls  of  heaven. 

HYMN  87....Ashburn.  Abridge.  Wareham. 

Rejoice  with  those  who  Rejoice.     Rom.  12,  15. 

c.  1  LORD,  help  us  to  cherish  a  generous  con- 
For  all  men  of  every  degree  ;  [cern — 

This  lesson  of  kindness  from  Jesus  we  learn, 
The  brightest  resemblance  of  thee. 

2  The  numberless  comforts— our  brethren  enjoy, 
Our  brethren  possess  not  alone  ;        [ploy, 

a.  Our  grateful  thanksgiving  for  them  we'll  em- 
And  thus  we  will  make  them  our  own. 

•3  The  greater  the  favours — on  others  bestowed, 
The  more  shall  our  pleasures  increase, 
While  grace  shall  assist  us  in  tracing  the  road, 
That  leads  to  perfection  of  bliss. 

HYMN88.Froome.  Mt.  Ephraim.  Thessalia. 

Kindness  to  Brute   Animals.     Gen.  9,  4,  5.  Psalm,  145,  9. 

c.  1  THOU  Father  of  mercies — on  thee — 

The  brutal  creation  depends  ;      [to  bless, 
The  goodness  which  formed  them — continues 
a.      And  wide  its  kind  influence-  extends. 


74  Intercession. 

2  Thou  openes't  thy  bountiful  hand, 
To  satiate  the  wishes  of  all ; 
On  beast,  bird,  and  insect — thy  care  is  be- 
t.       Thou   nearest  the  lowliest  call,     [stowed; 

.  3  O — suffer  us  ne'er  to  invade 

The  rights  they  derive  from  their  God ; 
To  envy  their  pleasures- --or  sport  with  their 
Or  trifle  with  innocent  blood.  [pains, 

t.  4  Let  mercy  our  bosoms  inspire, 
c.       A  sympathy  generous  and  kind;      [light, 
To  see  their  enjoyments- --should  be  our  de- 
Though  humble- --yet  true  and  refined. 

T.  5**34Lujle  Lords  of  all  creatures  on  earth, 
i.       Our  power  may  we  never  abuse  ; 
c.  But  O— nfay  our  empire- -benignant  and  mild, 
Promote  thy  benevolent  views. 

m.  6  Thus,  Lord,  may  we  ever  enjoy— 

Our  native  distinctions  below ; 
a.  And  thus  may  thy  favour—in  regions  above, 

Still  nobler  preferments  bestow. 

HYMN  89.. ..^Plymouth.     Chesterfield. 

Tor  Enemies.     Luke  23,  34  ;  Matth.  5,  24. 

t.  1  "  FATHER  forgive  them,"  Jesus  pray'd, 
And  lk>w?d  his  head,  and  died  ; 
a  Forgive  the  men— who  cause  my  death, 
§.      And  all  my  pains  deride." 

t.  2  Father  forgive  them- -be  our  prayer--- 

For  those  who  do  us  wrong; 
m.  Let  no  revenge  our  hearts  employ, 

Nor  wrath  inflame  our  tongue. 

t.  3  Soon  must  the  wicked  sleep  in  dust. 
And  all  their  triumphs  end : 


Intercession,  75 

O  teach  them,  Lord — in  works  of  peace, 
Their  transient  life  to  spend. 

c.  4  Thus  may  we  all  unite  at  last-- 
In  realms  of  peace  above ; 
Where  harmony  and  concord  reign, 
And  everlasting  love. 

HYMNsrO.... Little  Marlborough. 

For  those  who  have  been  bereaved  of  Friends.  1  Tim.  2,  1 ; 
y>  Tsalrn,  146,  9. 

T.  1  OUR  brethren  and  friends  in  distress- 
To  thee  \e  devoutly  commend  ; 
Thou  father  of  mercies-  -and  fountain  of  grace, 
Our  kind  intercessions  attend ; 

2  Thou  knowest  the  anguish  they  feel, 

Lord,  pity  and  solace  their  grief; 
Afford  them  thy  presenoe--thy  favour  and  love, 
And  grant  them  effectual  relief. 

-A- 

3  To  thee  may  the  widow  resort, 

On  thee  may  she  calmly  depend  ;  [guide- - 
Be  thou   her  protector---her    counsel,    and 
Her  sure  and  unchangeable  friend. 

4  O,  pity  these  orphans  for  lorn, 

*f     Deprived  of  a  parent,  so  dear ; 
Preserve  them  in  danger---supply  them  in 
And  teach  them  thy  will  to  revere,  [need, 

5  Bereft  of  their  liveliest  hopes,  / 

On  thee  may  the  parents  repose;  [support, 
The  hand  that  afflicts  them--still  grants  them 
c.       And  blessings  unnumbered  bestows. 

t.  6  Lord,  teach  the  afflicted  to  pray, 
And  listen  to  every  request ; 
May  losses  and  sorrows---attachthem  to  thee, 
c.     And  fit  them  for  mansions  of  rest. 


76  Intercession. 

HYMN  91. ...Bridgeport.     Yarmouth, 

For  the  Sick.     James,  5,  14. 

T.  1  O  THOU,  who  hearest  prayer, 

To  thee  we  raise  our  eyes  ; 

Attend  our  intercessions,  Lord, 

Regard  our  suppliant  cries. 

2  Thy  hands  have  formed  this  clay  $ 

Thy  spirit  gives  it  breath  ; 
And  thou  alone  hast  power  to  save--- 
From  sickness,  pain  and  death. 

3  Beliold  thy  servant  s'ck, 

And  graciously  restore  ; 
Pronounce  the  word---and  mortal  pains- 
Shall  waste  his  strength  no  more. 

4  Yet  give  him  patience,  Lord, 

To  suffer  all  thy  will ; 
And  0---may  all  his  sighs  and  tears--- 
Some  wise  design  fulfil. 

5  Redeem  his  soul  from  wo, 

By  power  and  grace  divine  ; 

Redeem  his  soul  from  every  sin, 

And  make  him  wholly  thine. 

6  When  dust  to  dust  descends, 

May  Christ,  his  life,  appear, 
To  dissipate  the  shades  of  death, 
And  quiet  every  fear. 

HYMN  92....Dalston.  Worship.  Lonsdale. 

For  Absent  Friends. 

i.  1  LORD,  while  in  fervent  prayer 
•We  seek  thy  guardian  care, 

For  absent  friends  we  intercede  : 
Almighty  grace  be  near, 


Intercession.  77 

Their  suppliant  voice  to  hear, 
And  save  in  every  time  of  need. 

2  Our  hands  cannot  relieve  ; 
Our  love  no  joy  can  give ; 

To  us  their  wants  are  all  unknown  : 
But  thou  art  present,  Lord, 
In  every  land  ador'd; 

All  regions  lie  beneath  thy  throne. 

3  When  dangers  threaten    round, 
In  thee  may  help  be  found, 

T?  avert,  or  solace  every  grief ; 
Be  thou  their  guard  and  guide, 
For  all  their  wants  provide  ; 

In  every  sorrow  send  relief. 

4  Preserve  their  hearts  from  sin, 
And  give  them  peace  within, 

A  pledge  of  future  peace  and  rest  : 
O,  grant  us  all  to  meet ; 
Around  thy  glorious  seat, 
a.      In  happy  union  ever  bless'd. 

HYMN  93..,.Alcester.     Savannah. 

For  our  Country  and  its  Rulers.     1  Tim.  2,  2.     See  Hymn,  15. 

c.  1  BLESS  our  country,  gracious  God, 
Still  be  thou  her  (rod  and  friend : 
Ever  make  her  thine  abode ; 
All  her  sacred  rites  defend. 

2  Make  thy  people  wise  and  just, 

Peaceful,  happy,  great  and  free  \ 
While  thine  arm  is  all  their  trust, 
While  they  seek  repose  in  thee. 

3  Bless  our  civil  fathers,  Lord ; 

Let  uprightness  guide  their  ways, 

7* 


7S  Intercession. 

All  their  worthy  deeds  record ; 
Smile  on  all  their  future  da  vs. 

m 

HYMN94....Alcester.  Savannah.  *Deptford. 

For  the  Peace  of  the  Church,     i'salm,  122,  6. 

a.  1  LO,  they  come  from  east  and  west ; 
Come  t?  enjoy  the  heavenly  rest : 
North  and  south — in  bliss  complete — - 
Round  th'  eternal  altar  meet* 

2  Distant  times  and  ages  come  ; 
Find  in  heaven  one  common  home  : 
Patriarchs---prophets---christians---all--- 
Prompt  to  obey  the  general  call 

g.  3  Countless  host !  how  great !  how  blest  I 
Wondrous  joy,  and  peace,  and  rest! 

m.  What  shall  fit  us.  Lord,  for  this  ? 
Fit  our  souls  for  heavenly  bliss? 

4  Peace  on  earth  and  peace  alone  ; 
Peace,  which  makes  all  churches  one : 
Peace- --the  fruit  of  christian  love, 
Fits  the  soul  for  peace  above. 

5  Grant  thy  gracious  influence,  Lord  ,* 
s.  Silence  every  clamorous  word  : 

Let  the  church  no  more  be  rent ; 
Every  impious  wound  prevent. 

i.  6  O  may  christians  learn  to  love  ; 
Love  like  all  the  saints  above  ; 
Thus  on  earth  may  heaven  begin, 
Free  from  discord,  wrath,  and  sin. 

HYMN  95....*Surry.  fAldridge.  Monmouth, 

For  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel.  Matth.  6,  10  ;  Psalm,  2,  8. 

1  WHERE'ER  the  sun  his  power  displays, 
Ci      Or  moon  or  stars— relieve  the  night, 


Intercession.  79 

a.  May  Jesus  shed  diviner  rays, 

And  brighter  visions  bless  the  sight. 

2  Shine  forth,  eternal  source  of  light, 
And  far  and  wide  thy  truth  display; 
May  all  the  shades  of  ancient  night- 
Retire  before  the  spreading  day. 

m.  3  The  heathen  nations-— Lord,  are  thine, 
t.       Though  long  estranged,  alas,  from  thee  : 
i.  May  heathens  own  thy  claim  divine, 
And  Jews  thy  great  salvation  see. 

c.  4  May  grass  the  desart  soon  adorn, 
And  blossoms  deck  the  dreary  waste, 
The  tree  of  life  supplant  the  thorn, 
And  heavenly  fruits  regale  the  taste. 

5  May  peace,  and  truth,  and  virtue  reign 
Through  all  the  nations— far  and  near; 
May  earth  and  heaven  be  one  again, 
And  every  evil  disappear. 

HYMN  96....Bethesda.     Dantzic. 

For  the  Peace  of  the  W7orld.     Eph.  4.  31. 

a.  1  BEHOLD  the  prince  of  grace- 
Begins  his  joyful  reign  ; 
Ten  thousand  sons  of  peace- 
Compose  his  spotless  train  : 
s  The  bloody  sword — 

Let  mortals  sheath, 
Nor  dare  to  breathe— 
A  murderous  word. 

i.  2  Eternal  source  of  life, 

Thy  gracious  power  reveal, 
To  quell  our  raging  strife, 
And  all  our  miseries  heal : 


80  Intercession. 

c.  May  peace  and  love- 

All  hearts  unite. 
Like  heirs  of  light — 
In  worlds  ahove. 

HYMN  97....* Bath,     teen's  Hundredth. 

For  the  Peace  of  the  World      James,  4,  1,  2. 

g.  1  SOVEREIGN  of  nature— God  most  high, 
Whose  glory  fills  the  earth  and  sky, 
Thy  will — the  raging  storms  obey, 
And  savage  beasts  confess  thy  sway. 

S.  2  Yet  do  the  men  of  wrath  and  strife — 
Wage  impious  war — on  human  life  ; 
Presume  to  counteract  thy  plan  ; 
To  invade  the  rights  of  God  and  man. 

T.  3  Long  has  the  earth  been  drenched  in  blood, 
And  tears  in  copious  streams  have  flow'd  ; 

S.  While  dying  groans-and  shrieks-and  sighs- 
To  God — in  suppliant  horrours  rise. 

T.  4  Father  in  heaven — look  kindly  down  ; 

I.  On  all  the  arts  of  malice  frown  ; 
Defeat  the  schemes  of  lust  and  pride, 
And  bid  the  storms  of  wrath  subside. 

i.  5  O  may  the  word  of  life  and  peace — 
Spread  far  and  wide  o'er  earth  and  seas  ; 
The  savage  hearts  of  men  subdue, 
And  all  their  better  powers  renew. 

6  Yes  be  the  deeds  of  blood  forgot, 

And  ne'er  employ  one  cheerful  thought ; 
And  let  celestial  truth  and  love — 
Our  all-sufficient  bulwark  prove. 

t  Reduce  the  second  note  to  one  beat,  and  begin  with  the  accent. 


Parental  and  Filial  Duty.  81 

HYMN  98. ...Devizes.    Hamburg.  Pembroke. 

The  Parent's  Prayer.     Deut.  11,  39  ;  Prow  22,  6. 

c.  i  FATHER  of  all  the  human  race,, 
All  wise,  and  good,  and  kind, 
Teach  us  to  guide  the  infant  step, 
And  form  the  tender  mind. 

2  Call'd  to  perform  the  parent's  part, 

And  parents'  joys  to  share, 
0 — may  our  children's  welfare  be 
Out  first  and  final  care. 

3  Early  may  we  instruct  them,  Lord, 

To  love  and  fear  their  God  ; 
Early  to  tread  that  sacred  path, 
Which  Christ,  their  Saviour  trod. 

4  Nor  may  our  ivords  alone  describe 

The  way  their  feet  should  go ; 
But  may  our  lives — our  every  deed — 
The  path  of  wisdom  show. 

5  Well  may  our  prudence  guard  their  ways 

From  every  hurtful  snare ; 
While  to  our  watchfulness  we  join 
The  aids  of  fervent  prayer. 

6  Long  may  our  children  live — and  prove 

The  joy  of  all  around  ; 
And  in  the  great  decisive  day — 
Among  the  saints  be  found. 

HYMN  99. ...Devizes.      Bowerbank.      Ham- 
burg. 

Duty  of  Children  to  Parents.     Exod.  20,  12. 

c.  1  CHILDREN,  who  know  a  father's  love, 
Or  mother's  kindness  share, 


82  Friendly  Advice  and  Reproof. 

Nurtured  and  cloth'd-and  cheer'd  and  taught- 
With  unremitting  care  ;  ") 

m.  2  Hear  and  observe — their  just  commands;  J 
Receive  their  kind  advice  ; 
Nor  from  the  path  of  duty  swerve. 
Whatever  joys  entice. 

c.  3  Cherish  a  filial  love  for  those, 
t.      Who've  liv'd  and  toil'd  for  you  ; 
a.  Be  it  a  chief  delight  to  pay — 
A  debt  so  justly  due. 

4  Copy  with  care — each  moral  grace, 

Their  riper  age  displays  ; 
So  shall  the  beams  of  joy  and  hope — 
Illumine  all  your  ways. 

5  So  shall  your  heavenly  Father  smile — 

On  each  advancing  year ; 
So  shall  his  love  and  tender  care — 
Your  dying  moments  cheer. 

HYMN  100.... Sutton.  Beverly. 

Filial  Duty  and  Affection.     I  Tim.  5,  4. 

a.  1  TO  parents,  all  faithful  and  kind, 

How  sacred  the  duties  we  owe  !      [mind  : 
Their  numberless  favors  shall  dwell  on  the 
Our  hearts  with  affection  overflow. 

m.  2  We'll  reverence  and  honor  their  name, 
Their  wisdom  and  prudence  respect ; 
Their  rightful  authority — never  disclaim, 
Nor  treat  their  requests  with  neglect. 

a.  3  Their  kindness  we'll  seek  to  requite, 
Their  labour,  and  suffering,  and  care ; 
Their  comfort  and  pleasure  shall   be  our  de- 
Our  labour,  and  study,  and  prayer,    [light. 


'The  Happy  Family.  SB 

m.4  Great  Father  of  all — we  commend 
Our  parents  to  goodness  divine ; 

t.  Support  them  in  mercy- --in  mercy  defend, 
And  cheer  them  in  nature's  decline. 

i.  5  O  grant  them  their  greatest  desire, 
To  see  us  engaged  in  the  truth  ; 

a.  To  wisdom,  the  solace  of  age  we'll  aspire, 
And  make  it  the  pleasure  of  youth. 

HYMN  101.. ..Sutton.     Thessalia. 

The  Happy  Family.     Psalm,  133,  1. 

a.  1  HOW  cheerful  and  happy  the  scene, 
Where  kindness  and  piety  dwell ! 
Their  mingled  effusions— such  pleasures  af- 
As  nothing  on  earth  can  excel.  [ford, 

2  How  happy  the  conjugal  pair, 

Where  sympathy  softens  the  tie  ; 
Where  mutual  endeavours  to  please  and  im- 
The  purest  enjoyments  supply  !       [prove, 

3  How  happy  th'  affectionate  band 

Of  brothers  and  sisters  sincere ; 
Whose  joys  are  divided--and  doubly  enjoyed; 
Whose  sorrows  their  union  endear  ! 

s.  4  Tho'  troubles  may  thicken  abroad, 
S.     Their  dwelling  is  peaceful  and  calm  ; 
a.  The  God  whom  they  worship— all  powerful 
Protects  them  in  every  alarm,     [and  kind, 

HYMN  102., ..Sicily.     Jordan.     Wilna. 

Happiness  to  be  Sought  at  Home.     Psalm,  143,  1  ;  Tit.  2,  5. 

s.  1  RESTLESS  spirits — faint  and  weary. 

Tell  me  whither- --why  you  roam  ; 

Leave  your  dwelling  void  and  dreary, 

Always  wretched— when  at  home. 


84  Friendly  Advice  and  Reproof. 

2  While  you  rove  for  distant  pleasures, 

Peace  and  comfort  wing  their  flight ; 
Nor  can  all  your  golden  treasures — 
Purchase  one  sincere  delight. 

3  Look  at  home  for  true  enjoyment ; 

Bless  your  bosom  friends  around ; 

Make  their  comfort  your  employment ,; 

Ne'er  desert  them — never  wound. 

e.  4  Cultivate  each  pure  emotion  ; 

Let  your  minds  be  richly  stored : 
a.  Chiefly  cherish  that  devotion, 

Which  can  every  joy  afford. 

HYMN  103....  Amsterdam. 

Friendly  Advice  and  Reproof.     Lev.  19,  17  ;  Prov.  25,  12 
Heb.  3,  15. 

1  GOD  of  wisdom,  (rod  of  love, 

Thy  gracious  aids  impart ; 
Teach  us  all  the  arts  t?  improve, 

That  win  the  jealous  heart, 
t.  When  we  see  our  neighbor  rove, 

When  a  brother  goes  astray  ; 
s.  Help  us,  Lord,  with  christian  love,, 

To  show  the  better  way. 

m.  2  Fervent  love  can  never  shrink 

From  offices  so  kind  ; 
t.  Leave  a  friend  on  ruin's  brink 

To  every  danger  blind, 
m.  While  from  death  or  guilt  we  save, 

Though  by  ways  and  means  severe^ 
Every  needful  pain  we  give, 

But  proves  our  love  sincere. 


Advice  and  Reproof.    Self  Preservation.  85 
HYMN"  104... .Sicily.     Jordan. 

On  Receiving  Advice  and  Reproof.     Prov.  9,  8  ;  Hcb.  13,  22. 

t.  1  LORD — what  frail  and  erring  creatures — 
Men  of  all  conditions  are  ! 
Frailties  form  their  moral  features, 
Far  from  all  perfection — far. 

2  Wisdom  oft  is  marked  with  folly  ; 

Virtue  wears  a  doubtful  form  ; 
Earthly  zeal-  -or  flames  unholy, 
Oft  th?  unconscious  bosom  warm. 

3  Such  defects  we  see  in  others, 

Though  to  them  perhaps  unknown ; 
Let  us  then — as  christian  brothers, 
hear  our  neighbor' s- —mend  our  own. 

4  Let  not  admonition  grieve  us; 

Never  prompt  to  quit  &  friend  ; 
Pride  and  self  conceit  deceive  us, 
If  we  think  we  ne'er  offend. 

5  Rather  let  us  hear  with  meekness, 

While  our  bitter  foes  inveigh  ; 
They  perhaps  may  show  some  weakness ; 
Teach  us  where  to  mend  our  way. 

HYMN  105....Alcester.  *  Rotterdam. 

Self  Preservation.     Acts,  16,  28. 

1  THOU  hast  formed  this  wondrous  frame, 
Parent  Power — eternal  Name  ; 

Every  gift  from  thee  descends  ; 
Life  on  thee  alone  depends. 

2  Long  before  thou  gav'st  me  birth, 
Thou  didst  fix  my  term  on  earth ; 

*  Omit  the  first  note  in  each  line. 

8 


86    Prudence,  and  the  Right  use  of  Reason, 

Thou,  whom  angel  hosts  revere, 
Mark'st  my  round  of  duty  here. 

•3  Teach  me  then  thy  holy  will : 
Let  me  all  my  course  fulfil : 
Cherish  every  vital  power, 
Till  my  last  appointed  hour. 

S.  4  Let  not  avarice,  lust,  or  pride — 
Prompt  the  daring  suicide  : 
Let  not  fashion — weak  and  vain, 
Eer  inflict  a  murderous  pain. 

5  Teach  us.  Lord,  to  fear  thy  name  ; 

Let  our  pride  become  our  shame  : 
m.  May  we  own  thv  claims  divine  : 

All  we  are — and  have- --are  thine. 

HYMN  106. ...Sicily.     Jordan.     {Greece. 

Prudence.     Prov.  2,  11. 

1  TEACH  us.  Lord — in  every  station, 
What  we  owe  ourselves  and  thee  ; 
Guard  our  hearts  against  temptation  ; 
Keep  our  minds  from  errour  free. 

t.  2  Let  not  wisdom  be  denied  us. 

While  these  mortal  paths  we  tread  : 

m.  O  may  prudence  ever  guide  us, 
Safe  from  all  the  ills  we  dread. 

t.  3  Numerous  changes — sad  reverses — 
Earthly  hopes  and  joys  impend  ; 

m.  Then  may  thine  unfailing  mercies — 
Every  scene  of  life  attend. 

HYMN  107. ...Devizes.     Bowerbank. 

The  right  use  of  Reason.     Tsa.  46,  8. 

1  0 — may  we  learn  the  sacred  use 
Of  all  our  talents,  Lord ; 


The  Character  of  Men.  87 

0 — may  our  views — and  all  our  deeds — 
With  thy  designs  accord. 

2  Things  without  life — fulfil  the  ends, 

Thy  sovereign  will  ordains  ; 
Over  the  brutes — of  every  name — 
Their  great  Creator  reigns. 

3  Man  is  endowed  with  reasoning  powers  5 

These  heavenly  gifts  we  prize; 
Help  us  to  use  our  reason  well, 
And  make  us  truly  wise. 

4  Teach  us  to  read,  and  understand — 

The  truths  thy  works  unfold; 
There  may  we  view  thy  greatness,  Lord — 
And  there  thy  power  behold. 

5  Still  may  we  hear  thy  living  word, 

And  ne'er  mistake  thy  voice  ; 
a.  While  in  the  course — thy  law  prescribes- -- 
Our  noblest  powers  rejoice. 

HYMN  108.. ..Dunstan.  *  Brentford. 

The  Character  of  Men.      1  Cor.  13,  11 ;   14,  20. 

1  TEACH  us,  O  God— in  every  state, 

To  act  our  destined  part  aright ; 

May  heavenly  truth  direct  our  steps. 

And  virtue  be  our  chief  delight 

2  While  we  increase  in  days  and  years, 

May  every  ?/ear---and  every  day--- 
a.  Enlarge  our  hearts- --expand  our  views. 
Advance  our  souls  in  wisdonr  s  way. 

s.  3  0---may  we  quit  ourselves,  like  men  ; 
Examine  all  Ave  see  and  hear ; 

*  Reduce  the  second  note  to  a  crotchet,  and  begin  with  the  ac- 
cent. 


88  Candour.  Diligence  in  our  proper  Calling. 

Discern— embrace— AofoZ  fast  the  truth; 
Unmoved  by  earthly  hope  or  fear. 

HYMN  109....Barby.    St,  Martins'. 

Candour,  Independence  and  Docility.  Psalm,  25,  5 ;  Matth.  23,  8. 

1  FROM  obstinate  errour  preserve  us,  O  Lord, 

From  folly's  dark  thraldom  defend ; 
While  meekness  and  candour,  inspired  by  thy 
Our  holy  profession  attend.  [word, 

2  Our  brethren,  as  masters-- we  dare  not  confess, 

Yet  teach  us  their  labours  to  prize  ; 
From  all  the   endowments  and  means  they 
May  general  improvement  arise,  [possess, 

3  To  Jesus,  the  messenger,  sent  from  on  high, 

To  help  us  our  duty  to  trace, 
Dispose  us  with  reverent  regard  t'  apply, 
And  all  his  instructions  embrace. 

HYMN  110.. ..Truro.  Leeds. 

Diligence  in  our  proper  Calling.     Rom.  12,  11. 

1  THEE  we  confess,  Almighty  God, 

The  source  of  every  human  power ; 
Thy  hands  which  formed  our  bodies  first, 
Repair  the  wastes  of  every  hour : 

2  O  may  we  learn  to  value,  Lord, 

The  various  gifts,  thy  love  bestows  ; 
Thy  purpose  learn,  and  keep  in  view, 
Nor  waste  our  strength  in  vain  repose. 

3  Whether  the  part—we're  born  to  act, 

Be  high,  or  low  in  man's  esteem ; 
To  act  that  part— be  this  our  care, 
In  all  the  cares  of  life  supreme. 

4  Thus  may  we  pass  our  mortal  days, 

Exempt  from  every  needless  ill, 


Frugality  and  Temperanee.  89 

a.  And  thus  ensure  the  kind  reward, 

Prepared  for  those,  who  do  thy  will. 

HYMN  111.... Beverly.    Thessalia. 

Frugality.     John,  6,  12. 

c.  1  BENIGNANT  Creator,  we  own— 
Our  constant  dependence  on  thee  ; 
The  blessings- --we   daily  derive   from  thy 
Tho'  frugal,  are  ample  and  free,    [throne, 

a.  2  Thou  openest  thy  bountiful  hand, 
To  satiate  each  craving  desire, 
Where  grateful  emotions--the  bosom  expand, 
And  generous  affections  inspire. 

m.  3  As  stewards  of  goodness  divine, 

Thy  will  may  Ave  ever  regard  ;  [combine, 
Let  temperance  and  prudence   in   all  things 
And  thoughtless  profusion  discard. 

i.  4  O--- suffer  us  never  to  waste 

The  fruits  of  thy  provident  care  ; 
Those  sordid  excesses  forbid  us  to  taste, 
Which  nobler  exertions  impair. 

c.  5  May  prudence  our  treasures  enlarge, 
And  crown  us  with  plenty  and  ease  ; 
And  while  the  great  duties  of  life  we  discharge, 
Our  heavenly  possessions  increase. 

HYMN  112.. ..Nazareth.  Ashley.  Braintree. 

On  Using  the  Wirld  without  Abuse.    1  Cor.  7,  31  ;  Phil.  4,  12. 

a.  1  FATHER  of  all— thy  tender  care- 
Demands  our  thankful  songs ; 
From  thee  ten  thousand  gifts  descend, 
To  thee  all  praise  belongs. 

m.  2  Teach  us  the  worth  of  all  the  fruits 
Of  thy  paternal  love  5 

6* 


9@  Aspirations  Above  the  World. 

And  while  the  sweets  of  life  we  taste. 
Still  guide  our  thoughts  above. 

3  Free  from  the  guilt  of  all  abuse, 

May  we  the  world  enjoy, 
And  all  our  means  of  doing  good— 
Religiously  employ. 

4  Thus  may  we  hope  for  kind  reliefs--- 

In  every  time  of  need  ; 
And  thus  may  every  earthly  joy— 
To  higher  pleasures  lead. 

HYMN  li3....Tamworth.    Calvary. 

Aspirations  Above  the  World.   Matth.  6,  19;  Col.  3,  2;  2  Cor.  4,  18. 

1  KINDLE,  Lord— our  best  affections, 
Fervent  love  and  holy  zeal ; 
Ever  grant  us  thy  directions  ; 
All  thy  gracious  truth  reveal : 

t.  God  of  mercy- -- 

This  our  humble  prayer  fulfil. 

m.  2  Health,  and  fame,  and  earthly  treasures-- 

While  we  ever  duly  prize, 
a.  May  we  seek  those  purer  pleasures, 

Which  in  future  prospects  rise  ; 
Endless  glory — 

Life  and  joy  above  the  skies. 

t.  3  Earthly  good  is  doom'd  to  perish  ; 

Life  itself  must  soon  decay ; 
m.  Be  it  then  our  care  to  cherish — 

Hopes  that  never  pass  away  ; 
a,  Hopes  that  brighten — 

More  and  more  to  perfect  day. 


Self  Government.  91 

HYMN  114.... Peckham.   Thessalia.  Froome. 

Government  of  the  Affections  and  Thoughts.     Prov.  4,  23. 

5.  1  GREAT  Author  and  Lord  of  the  world, 
O'er  all  things  forever  supreme  : 
The  lightnings  and  tempests—obedient  to  thee, 
Thy  sovereign  dominion  proclaim. 

m.  2  So  teach  us  our  passions  to  rule, 
And  all  their  disorders  restrain : 
Each   earthly  affection- -let  conscience  con- 
And  reason  her  empire  maintain.        [trol, 

3  Lord--help  us  to  govern  our  thoughts, 
With  constant -with  absolute  sway; 
To  guide  all  their  motions -and  quicken  their 
And  banish  confusion  away.  [sloth, 

i.  4  O — suffer  us  never  to  muse 
On  folly,  profaneness,  or  sin  : 
Our  outward  deportment  be  pure  and  devout, 
And  all  our  affections  within. 

HYMN  115.. ..Berwick.     Watchman. 

Government  of  the  Tongue-   Exod.  20,  7  ;  Eph.  5,  4  ;  James,  1, 26= 

c.  1  AUTHOR  of  every  good, 
To  thee  our  praise  we  bring ; 
The  power  that  formed  our  lips  to  speak, 
Our  grateful  voices  sing. 

9.  2  Ne'er  may  those  lips  offend — 
Against  thy  holy  law  ; 

S.  Nor  dare  pronounce  thy  glorious  name- 
Without  the  deepest  awe. 

i.  3  Ne'er  may  a  brutal  tongue 
Debase  my  human  frame ; 
Let  no  surprize,  nor  malice,  Lord, 
My  vocal  breath  inflame. 


92    Self  Ignorance  Lamented.   Watchfulness. 

c.  4  O  may  I  rightly  use— 
A  talent  so  divine  ; 
To  thee  my  lips  and  voice  belong, 
May  all  my  words  be  thine. 

HYMN  116.. ..Little  Marlborough. 

Self  Ignorance  Lamented.     Isa.  1,  3. 

T.  1  HOW  little  I  know  of  my  God— 
His  character,  will,  and  designs ! 
How  much  I've  neglected  his  works  and  bis 
c.  Where  infinite  holiness  shines  !  [word, 

T.  2  How  often  I  rove  from  myself 
On  trifles  too  fondly  employed! 
By  idle  amusements  beguiled  and  seduced, 
Or  labour,  as  fruitless  and  void ! 

3  How  seldom  I  enter  the  place, 

Where  wisdom  would  teach  me  to  dwell- - 

My  bosom;  where  order  and  virtue  should 

And  every  corruption  expel !  [reign, 

4  No  longer- --a  stranger  at  home, 

I'll  wander  in  folly's  wild  maze  ; 
But  study— my  temper  and  spirit  to  learn— 
And  carefully  ponder  my  ways. 

m.  5  O  thou,  whom  no  art  can  illude, 
My  secret  transgressions  disclose ; 
My  real  condition— I  gladly  would  know, 
Nor  slumber  in  guilty  repose. 

HYMN  117....*Salem.     Canterbury. 

Watchfulness.     Mark,  13,  33,  37  ;  Rev.  16,  15. 

s.  1  TEMPTATIONS,  Lord-beset  us  round, 
And  dangers  fill  our  way ; 
Where'er  we  go-th'  ensnaring  world — 
Would  lead  our  feet  astray. 


Communion  with  God  and  the  Soul.      93 

2  In  childhood,  youth,  or  riper  age, 

~YYre  find  no  safety,  Lord  ; 
Nor  strength,  nor  skill—nor  time,  nor  place- 
Can  rest,  or  peace  afford. 

3  0 — teach  us  then  to  watch  aud  pray, 

And  shun  approaching  harm ; 
In  every  scene  of  danger,  Lord, 
Our,  slumbering  fears  alarm. 

4  But  chiefly  where  we  oft  have  met 

A  wretched  overthrow ; 
May  circumspection  guard  us  well, 
Against  th'  insidious  foe. 

HYMN  li8....Pittsfield.  Costellow.  Leyden, 

Communion  with  God  and  the  Soul.     Job,  22,  21  ;  Psalm,  4,  4. 

s.  1  FROM  earthly  scenes — my  God  I  flee ; 
From  all  that  pains — or  pleases  most ; 
To  recollect  myself  and  thee  ; 
T.      To  weep  o'er  days  and  seasons  lost. 

m.  2  My  noblest  powers  and  gifts  are  thine; 

To  thee  my  days  and  years  1  owe : 
s.  How  great  the  work  thy  laws  enjoin, 
t.       And  yet  how  little  zeal  I  show  ! 

S.  S  How  long  I've  lived  !  how  little  done  ! 
How  little  thought- --or  felt  aright ! 
And  while  my  years  are  rolling  on, 

Does  earth,  or  heaven- -yield  most  delight  f 

i  Think,  O  my  .soul— how  short  thy  time, 
To  strive— and  run—and  win  the  crown  : 

g.  Arise,  my  soul,  on  wings  sublime, 
And  soar  to  God's  eternal  throne. 


94  Devotion. 

HYMN  11 9.... Sutton.    Thessalia. 

Secret  Devotion.     Matth.  6,  6  ;  14,  23. 

c.  1  AS  morning  and  evening  recur. 
Assist  me,  O  God — to  retire — 
From  all  that  engages  the  men  of  the  world ; 
And  cherish  a  nobler  desire. 

2  The  closet — how  blest  a  retreat, 

Where  nought  but  omniscience  beholds  ; 
While  every  emotion  of  sorrow  and  joy — 
The  heart  in  devotion  unfolds  ! 

3  The  closet  my  freedom  restores, 

And  every  vexation  allays ;  [self, 

The  closet  acquaints  me  with   (rod  and  iny- 
And  prospects  of  glory  displays. ; 

4  The  closet's  a  nursery  of  grace, 

Where  virtues,  yet  tender  and  frail, 
Are  nurtured  and  fitted  for  scenes  more  en- 
s.     Where  dangers  unnumbered  assail,  [larg'd, 

5  There,  Lord,  may  I  daily  be  found ; 

There  daily  contemplate  thy  love; 
And  still  in  the  wider  departments  of  life- 
Be  ripen'd  for  regions  above. 

HYMN  120....Bethesda.  Dantzic.    Cardiff. 

Habitual  Devotion.     Prov.  23,  17  ;  1  Cor.  10,  31. 

c.  1  HOW  great  the  debt  I  owe 
To  God  my  heavenly  friend; 
Who  sooths  my  every  wo ; 

From  whom  my  joys  descend  ! 
His  tender  love  and  faithful  care — 
Preserve  my  feet  from  every  snare. 

2  The  God  who  built  the  earth, 

How  much  should  mortals  fear; 


A  Life  Becoming  the  Gospel.  95 

Who  gave  all  nature  birth, 

Whom  all  the  blest  revere  ! 
His  sovereign  Will  I'd  keep  in  sight, 
To  guide  my  steps  by  day  and  night. 

3  In  all  my  business,  Lord, 

I'd  ask  advice  of  thee ; 
And  let  each  thought  and  word — 

With  thy  commands  agree. 
In  every  work,  in  every  joy, 
Let  God  and  heaven  my  thoughts  employ. 

HYMN  l21...4Dedham.     Rochester. 

Human  and  Divine  Approbation.     Prov.  22,  1  ;  Matth.  6,  1,  5. 

1  GUIDE  us,  O  God — in  all  our  ways  ; 

Save  us  from  sin  and  shame  ; 
Grant  us  the  best  of  earthly  gifts, 
Pure  and  unsullied  fame. 

2  Still  may  we  aim  at  higher  ends, 

Than  the  applause  of  men  ; 
Ever  that  sacred  course  pursue, 
Which  will  thy  favour  gain. 

a.  3  0  may  thy  spirit — heavenly  King, 
Kindle  bur  pious  zeal ; 
Raise  us  above  ail  mortal  praise, 
While  we  perform  thy  will. 

HYMN  122....0rland.    China.     Ellenthorpe. 

A  Life  Becoming  the  Gospel.     Rom.  13,  12;  Eph.  4,  1. 

1  YE  that  indulge  in  slumber  still, 

a.      Rouse  and  exert  each  dormant  power ; 
Hear  and  obey  his  sovereign  will, 
Who  is  your  life  from  hour  to  hour. 

2  Lo — the  deep  shades  of  n^ght  dissolve ; 

High  in  the  east  the  morning  beams  : 


96      The  Kingdom  of  God  in  the  Heart. 

He — at  whose  word  the  heaven's  revolve, 
Bids  you  awake  from  idle  dreams. 

3  Turn  to  the  light  a  grateful  eye, 
Open  to  every  kin  d'ling  ray; 
O — may  the  truth  illume  your  sky, 

Till  the  last  shades  have  passed  away. 

g.  4  Children  of  God — and  heirs  of  light, 
Born  for  a  high ---a  glorious  end, 

9.  Hate  and  avoid  the  deeds  of  night, 
Nor  for  mere  toys  your  God  offend. 

m.  5  Chaste  and  devout---be  every  thought, 
Kind  and  sincere— your  ev'ry  word  ; 
O,  be  your  life  without  a  blot, 

Sacred  to  Christ— your  heavenly  Lord. 

HYMN  123.. ..China.   Duke's  Street.  Orland. 

The  Kingdom  of  God  in  the  Heart.     Luke.  17,  20,  21. 

1  LORD— in  our  hearts— thy  power  display  ; 

There  wilt  thou  condescend  to  reign ; 
*.  There  may  thy  kind  parental  sway--- 

Order,  and  peace,  and  truth  maintain. 

a.  2  There  may  thy  word— with  rays  divine- 
Kindle  a  pure  celestial  day, 
There  may  the  light  of  virtue  shine, 
"  Till  the  last  gleam  of  life  decay". 

i.  3  Save  us  from  ostentation,  Lord  ; 

Save  us  from  pride  and  self  conceit : 
Ne'er  may  that  praise  be  our  reward, 
Which  would  our  noblest  ends  defeat. 

m.  4  Still  may  thy  sovereign  power  within— 
Guide  and  control  whatever  we  do ; 
Keep  us  aloof  from  vice  and  sin  ; 

Prompt  us  to  all  that's  kind  and  true. 


Choice  of  Companions.  97 

a.  5  Yes — may  this  inward  light  and  grace — 
Shine  thro9  the  veil  of  flesh  and  blood, 
Till  it  be  read  in  every  fare — 

"  This  is  indeed  a  child  of  God." 

HYMX  12i....Tamwortb.     Calvary. 

On  the  Choice  of  Companions.     Psalm,  16,  3 ;   1  Cor.  15,  33. 

1  W.jILE  we  pass  our  dread  probation — 

Under  thine  all-seeing  eye, 

Save  us5  Lord,  from  all  temptation, 
Teach  us  where  our  dangers  lie  : 
Kind  Protector— let  almighty  grace  be  ni°-h. 

2  Teach  us  what  our  high  profession 

What  our  holy  faith  requires; 
Fill  our  minds  with  that  discretion, 

Which  alone  thy  breath  inspires  :    Tsires 
Gracious  Father— hear,   and  answer  these  de- 

3  Turn  away  our  eyes  from  evil ; 

Turu  our  ears  from  words  profane; 
Never  let  a  thoughtless  revel — 

Pierce  our  hearts  with  guilt  or  pain  : 
Holy  Father— guard  our  lives  from  every  stain. 

4  Friends  of  sober  conversation- 

Be  our  chief—our  only  choice  ; 
c.  Those  who  look  for  thy  salvation  ; 

Who  in  wisdom's  ways  rejoice ;'     f-plov, 
a.  U  hile  religion— all  their  noblest  powers  em- 

HYMN  125.. ..Arundel. 

Warnings  from  the  Punishment  of  the  W  ickei     1  Cor.  10   11. 

a.  1  GOD  over  all— to  thee  we  bow, 
To  thee  our  homage  bring; 
Joyfully  raise— Anthems  of  praise. 
And  loud  thy  wonders  sinov 
9 


98  Good  Examples  from  Scripture. 

S.  2  Who  shall  not  fear  thy  glorious  name? 
Who  dares  thy  will  oppose? 
Thou  wilt  repay- --Fearful  dismay- 
To  all  thine  impious  foes. 

3  Trembling  we  read  th'  historic  page, 

And  scan  thy  judgements  o'er; 
Where  we  behold- --Sinners  of  old--- 
Overthrown,  to  rise  no  more. 

4  There  may  we  ^x  a  docile  eye, 

And  learn  the  offender's  doom  : 
Make  it  our  prayer- --Make  it  our  care. 
To  flee  from  wrath  to  come. 

HYMN  126....Surry.     St.  Claire. 

Good  Examples  from  Scripture.     Heb.  6,  12. 

a.  1  WE  read  the  sacred  pages,  Lord, 

Where  wisdom,  truth,  and  virtue  shine  : 
In  all  our  minds  thy  word  record, 
And  teach  us  lessons-  -so  divine, 

2  What  bright  examples  there  we  view--- 
Of  every  grace  thy  laws  demand  ; 
While  saints- —from  age  to  age  pursue— 
The  path  that  leads  to  thy  right  hand ! 

A.  3  Triumphant/a £f7i--- and  fervent  love, 
And  ardent  zeal- --inspire  the  train ; 
Their  eyes  still  fix'd  on  things  above — 
In  every  change  of  joy  and  pain. 

4  O  grant  us,  Lord ---a  faith  like  theirs, 
Inspire  our  hearts  with  equal  zeal  ; 
With  humble  hope- -inspire  our  prayers. 
And  every  pious  wish  fulfil. 

c.  5  From  day  to  day — from  year  to  year — 
May  we  the  sacred  course  pursue ; 


The  Warfare  and  Race  of  the  Christian,  d# 

Demean  ourselves,  like  pilgrims  here,] 
And  keep  our  glorious  end  in  view. 

HYMN  127....Arundel. 

Christian  Warfare.     1  Tim.  6,  12 ;  Rev.  3,  21. 

a.  1  KINDLE  in  all  our  bosoms,  Lord, 
A  pure  celestial  flame ; 
Warm'd  by  thy  fire — May  we  aspire — 
To  deeds  of  deathless  fame. 

g.  2  Arm  us  with  strength  and  fortitude, 
To  meet  our  every  foe ; 
Nor  may  we  fear--- Conflicts  severe — 
The  lot  of  all  below. 

m.  3  Jesus  susiain'd  the  combat  once, 
And  triumph' d,  tho'  he  fell ; 

S.  Yes— while  he  bled--Terrours  o'erspread- 
The  powers  of  death  and  hell. 

a.  4  Then  may  the  hopes  of  triumph,  Lord, 
Our  minds  and  hearts  dilate  : 

g.  Sceptres  and  crowns-Empires  and  thrones- 
His  faithful  soldiers  wait. 

HYMN  128.. ..Vincent.     Clyde.     Rapture. 

The  Christian  Race.     Phil.  3,  13,  14  ;  Heb.  12,  1. 

A.  1  ARISE — my  slumbering  soul — arise  : 
Disperse  the  shades  that  veil  thine  eyes  ; 

The  glorious  prospect  view  ; 
Break  forth  from  all  thy  sinful  bands  ; 
A  heavenly  race  thy  zeal  demands  ; 

Thy  destin'd  course  pursue. 

m.  2  Cast  off  the  weight--that  bears  thee  down. 
Nor  dare  to  slight  the  proffer' d  crown, 

On  trifles  all  intent : 
Let  wisdom  guide  thy  steps  aright. 


100  Happiness,  false  and  true.  Early  Piety. 

a.  Thy  way  is  mark'd  with  beaming  light ; 
Press  on- --and  never  faint. 

3  That  crown  have  all  the  faithful  won, 
Whose  lustre  far  outshines  the  sun, 
When  earthly  crowns  decay  : 
g.  Let  true  ambition  fire  my  breast 
To  rise  an!  reign  among  the  blest — 
In  everlasting  day. 

HYMN  129....Sicily.     Wilna. 

Happiness,  false  and  true.     Psalm,  4,  6. 

t  EARTH,  unlock  thy  richest  treasures : 
Spread  thy  gifts  profusely  round  : 
Not  for  these — I'll  yield  those  pleasures. 
Which  in  virtue's  ways  are  found. 

s.  2  Earthly  joys  are  transitory  ; 

Scarce  possessed — before  their  flight  : 
While  the  sun  of  worldly  glory — 
Soon  must  set  in  endless  night. 

m.  3  Grant  me,  Lord,  thy  love  and  favour  ; 
This  alone  can  make  me  bless?d$ 
Give  to  earthly  joys  a  savour ; 
Satisfy  my  craving  breast. 

HYMN  130....Froome.     Sutton. 

Early  Piety.     Psalm,  34,  11  ;  Eccl.  12,  1. 

c.  1  YE  infants  aud  children,  draw  near ; 
The  voice  of  instruction  attend ; 
To  lessons  of  wisdom  and  virtue  give  ear. 
And  make  your  Creator  your  friend. 

2  Your  Father  in  hea-ven  requires — • 
Your  early  devotion  and  love; 
From  sinful  enjoyments — withhold  your  de- 
And  set  your  affections  above.  [sires. 


Youthful  Piety  and  Old  Age.  101 

8  From  God  all  your  blessings  descend ; 

To  hi  in  your  best  service  be  given ;  [tend, 
a.  Thus  pleasure,  and  safety  this  life  shall  at- 

And  bring  you  triumphant  to  heaven. 

HYMX  131.  ...Clyde.     Rapture.     Vincent. 

Youthful  Piety.     Matth.  6,  33  ;  Tit.  2,  6, 

1  AMID  the  gayest  scenes  of  youth, 
The  voice  of  everlasting  truth — 

Demands  your  first  regard  : 
While  earthly  schemes  your  zeal  inspire, 
Let  no  corrupt — nor  vain  desire — 

Your  heavenly  course  retard. 

2  Though  earth  array  herself  in  charms. 
Or  thunder  out  her  fierce  alarms, 

Be  calm  and  sober  still ; 
The  paths  of  truth  and  virtue  shine — 
With  riches- -honours— -joys  divine, 

Your  every  wish  to  fill. 

3  Your  warmest  thoughts  be  fix'd  on  heaven; 
To  (rod  your  happiest  hours  be  given, 

Your  early — constant  friend  ; 
From  whom  your  joys  and  pleasures  flow ; 
Whose  love  can  sooth  in  every  wo, 

In  death  itself  defend. 

HYMN  132....*  Bath,  f  Green's  Hundredth. 

Old  age,  or  a  Devout  Review  of  Life.     Psalm,  71,  5,  9. 

c.  1  FATHER  of  all-thy  name  I  sing, 
To  thee  my  humble  praises  bring ; 
Thy  grace  shall  tune  my  faltering  voice, 
And  make  my  withered  powers  rejoice. 

t  Begin  with  the  accent. 

*9 


102  The  Worth  of  Time. 

2  When  I  review  my  former  days. 
And  meditate  on  all  thy  ways, 

A  countless  train  of  mercies  rise, 
And  wake  anew  my  glad  surprize. 

3  Early  I  knew  thy  word  of  truth, 
The  best  support  of  age  or  youth  ; 
My  infant  cries  thy  pity  moved, 
And  every  year  thy  goodness  proved. 

L  4  Often,  alas  !  I've  wandered  wide — 
From  thee- — my  only  guard  and  guide  ; 

in.  But  still  I  think  I've  been  sincere, 
And  felt  the  power  of  pious  fear. 

5  Now — as  I'm  old  and  feeble,  Lord, 
Thine  all  sufficient  grace  afford  ; 
Support  the  steps  of  trembling  age, 
Till  called  to  quit  this  mortal  stage. 

6  And  in  the  last — the  expiring  hour — - 
a.  Renew  my  soul  with  life  and  power, 

To  rise,  and  sing  a  loftier  lay, 
Where  nature  knows  no  more  decay. 

HYMN  133....*  Plymouth.     Nazareth, 

The  Worth  of  Time.     Eph.  5,  16. 

8.  1  TIME  is  a  rich — but  transient  gift, 
How  soon  the  phantom  flies  ! 
Our   years — and    months— and    days-^-and 
Lord,  teach  us  well  to  prize.        [hours--- 

m.  2  All  that  is  good  in  future  worlds- 
Should  be  secured  in  this  ; 
Each  hour---each  moment,  well  applied, 
Augments  our  final  bliss, 

S.  3  So  does  each  hour,  that  runs  to  waste- 
Increase  our  dread  account : 


The  Day  of  Judgement.  103 

Of  all  our  days  and  hours  mispent, 
Alas- --how  great  the  amount  ! 

i.  4  O,  may  we  bear  in  mind-- -how  soon 
Our  time  on  earth  will  end  ; 
And  let  each  fleeting  day  we  pass. 
Our  former  lives  amend. 

HYMN  134....Hotham.     Benevento. 

The  day  of  Judgement.  Matth.  25,  31  ;    2  Pet-  3,  10. 

S.  1  HORROUR  strikes  the  wicked  dumb  .: 
Lo,  the  judgement  day  is  come  ; 
See--- the  Son  of  Man  appears  ; 
See---what  flamiug  robes  he  wears. 

2  Hark  S  the  trumpet's  awful  sound- -- 
Wakes  the  slumbering  nations  round  ; 
Sons  of  Adam— quit  the  tomb  ; 
Earth  and  hell — receive  your  doom. 

3  Lightnings  blaze  from  pole  to  pole; 
Thunders  loud  and  louder  roll  ; 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  expire  ; 
Earth  dissolves  in  liquid  fire. 

i.  4  Lord,  amid  this  wide  dismay — 

All  our  rising  fears  allay  ; 
I.  Save  us,  save  us,  save  us,  Lord ; 

Let  us  hear  thy  pardoning  word. 

g.  5  High  above  the  flaming  skies — 
Let  our  souls  in  triumph  rise, 
There  to  dwell  among  the  bless'd, 
Heirs  of  everlasting  rest. 

HYMN  135....Bridgewater.    Darwent.  West- 
bury. 

'The  Great  Account.     Matth.  25,  19. 

S.  1  THE  day  approaches — O  my  soul, 
Th?  eventful  hour  must  soon  arrive., 


104  The  Dying  Sinner. 

When  thou  must  stand  before  thy  Judge, 
To  every  hope  or  fear  alive. 

2  Think  then — O  think- -how  much  depends — 

On  that  august — that  dreadful  hour; 
Prepare,  my  soul — to  meet  thy  God 
In  all  his  awful  pomp  and  power. 

3  For  all  thy  taleuts — all  thy  gifts — 

A  strict  account  must  then  be  given; 
And  those  who  live  remiss  on  earth, 
Will  seek  in  vain  the  bliss  of  heaven. 

HYMX  136.. ..Rotterdam.     Hotham.     Ben- 
evento. 

The  Dying  Sinner.     Psalm,  1,  5  ;  Prov.  11.  7  ;   Heb.  10,  26.  27. 

S.  1  WRETCHED  sinner- where's  thy  gain  ? 
All  thy  triumphs — ah,  how  vain  ! 
All  thy  dear  bought  joys  are  fled  ; 
All  thy  hopes  are  turu'd  to  dread. 

T.  2  Lo.  thy  final  dav  is  come  : 

Deadly  chills  thy  powers  benumb : 
Frozen  all  the  streams  of  life, 
Nature  soon  must  yield  the  strife* 

S.  3  Yet  one  moral  power  awakes  ; 

Conscience  now  in  thunder  speaks  : 
Conscience  now — tho*  long  remiss, 

Draws  the  veil  from  hell's  abyss. 

«/ 

4  O,  what  horrours  cloud  the  scene  ! 
Scarce  one  ray  of  light  between ! 
Guilt  and  folly  stain  the  past; 
All  before  a  hideous  waste. 

I.  5  Gracious  God — thine  arm  reveal ; 
O,  forgive — and  save  him  still ; 
Sooth  his  soul  in  deep  dismay  ; 
Wasii — 0,  wash  his  sins  away. 


The  Dying  Christian.     Mortality.     105 

s.  6  Warned  by  such  a  scene  of  wo, 

Let  the  living  tremble  too  ; 
m.  Walk  by  faith — and  not  by  sight; 

Live  on  earth — as  sons  of  light. 

HYMN  137....*Surry.     Eaton.     Barnstead. 

The  Dying  Christian.     Psalm,  37,  37  ;  Num.  23,  10. 

c.  1  THE  day  is  come — the  welcome  day — 
That  calls  my  weary  soul  away  ; 
That  bids  me  lay  my  burden  down, 
And  rise — and  wear  a  glorious  crown. 

s.  2  The  voice  of  death  brings  no  alarm, 
Nor  earth,  nor  hell — can  do  me  harm  : 

S.  I  see  my  guardian  angel  near; 
My  Saviour  sooths  each  rising  fear. 

S.  3  Fierce  pains  may  yet  my  vitals  rend  ; 

s.  But  all  my  pains  will  shortly  end  : 
My  flesh  shall  sleep  in  calm  repose, 
Exempt  from  labours,  wants,  and  woes. 

a.  4  Inspired  by  God's  reviving  breath, 
I've  fought  the  fight— and  kept  the  faith  ; 
And  now  I  wait  thy  promise,  Lord  ; 
I  wait  the  sure — th'  immense  reward. 

A.  5  My  soul  breaks  forth  from  all  her  bands, 
And  every  nobler  power  expands; 
Come,  Lord,  and  bear  me  far  away — 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day. 

HYMN  138.  Benevento.  Hotham.  Rotterdam. 

Mortality.     Gen.  3,  19  ;  Job,  14,  10. 

$.  1   SINFUL  man  is  doom'd  to  death, 

Soon  to  yield  his  vital  breath; 
i  While  we  live—we  live  to  mourn  : 

When  we  die— to  dust  return, 


108     On  the  Death  of  a  Child  or  Youth. 

2  Formed  at  first  of  feeble  clay, 
All  we  are-  -must  fade  away  ; 
Life,  a  frail  and  tender  flower ; 
Scarce  survives  the  morning  hour, 

3  Yet  how  much  on  life  depends  ! 

Joy,  which  mortal  thought  transcends  ! 
S.  Pains— too  great  for  words  to  tell ! 
Joys  of  heaven- -or  pains  of  hell ! 

T.4  Teach  us.  Lord- -how  frail  we  are; 
Keep  our  feet  from  every  snare ; 
Be  our  portion— while  we  live ; 

All  our  numerous  sins  forgive. 

5  When  we  pass  the  shades  of  death, 

O,  support  our  trembling  faith ; 
a.  Let  us  then  thy  mercy  see ; 

Leave  the  earth— to  dwell  with  thee. 

HYMN  139.. ..Bangor.  *Funeral  Hymn. 

On  the  death  of  a  Child  or  Youth.     Job  14, 19. 

c.  1  FVE  seen  the  blushing  flower  of  spring- 
Unfold  its  beauteous  form  : 

T.Fve  seen  that  transient  flower  decay — 
Beneath  a  blighting  storm. 

c.  2  I've  seen  the  rosy  dawn  expand, 
And  smile  through  all  the  east  ; 

T.      But  soon  in  dismal  clouds  enwrapped. 
It's  every  smile  has  ceased. 

c.  3  [I've  seen  the  blooming  infant  rise, 

In  brighter  charms  arrayed ; 
T.  Alas— |n  one  illusive  day— 

That  vital  bloom  is  fled.] 

a.  4  [I've  seen  the  ruddy  youth  advance. 
With  joyful  hopes  elate: 


On  the  heath  of  a  Child  or  Youth.     107 

T.  Behold  him  now — disease  arid  death- 
Have  closed  that  hopeful  state.] 

a.  5  Beliold  the  nuptial  morning  beam— 
With  light,  and  love,  and  joy  : 

T.  How  soon  the  shades  of  endless  night — 
That  transient  bliss  destroy  ! 

6  How  fleeting  all  our  earthly  hopes  ! 

Our  earthly  joys,  how  frail ! 
m.  Be  this  our  wisdom  then,  to  seek 
Those  hopes  that  never  fail. 
London. 

7  Religion  be  our  chief  concern, 

And  God  our  earlv  choice  ; 
And  thus,  amid  all  outward  griefs, 
Our  hearts  shall  still  rejoice. 

c.  8  The  flowers  of  heaven  shall  never  fade, 
Nor  clouds  obscure  that  day  ; 
Nor  mortal  dangers  enter  there, 
To  bear  our  joys  away. 

9  But  God  will  wipe  the  falling  tear 

From  every  pious  eye ; 
a.  And  we  shall  drink  seraphic  bliss, 

From  streams,  which  never  dry. 

HYMN  MO....  Bridge  water.  Frisbie.  Darwent. 

On  the  Death  of  a  Child  or  Youth,     lsa.  40,  6. 

T.  1  ALL  flesh  was  formed  of  earth  at  first, 
And  all  descends  to  earth  again  ; 
Like  flowers,  exposed  to  each  rude  blast, 
Our  strength  and  beauty  all  are  vain. 

2  How  oft,  assailed  by  stern  disease, 

The  health  and  hope  of  youth  decay ! 


108       On  the  Death  of  a  near  Friend. 

How  oft  the  child  in  all  its  charms, 
From  weeping  friends  is  torn  away  ! 

■3  Within  this  gloomy  shroud  we  see — 
A  wreck  of  earthly  hopes  and  joys; 
Thus  God — in  just  return  for  sin — 
The  highest  hope  of  earth  destroys. 

4  Look  down  in  mercy,  Lord,  and  see — 
The  deep  distress  we  now  endure  ; 
With  pitying  eye---our  tears  regard, 
And  let  our  cries  thy  grace  procure. 

§  O  make  us  all,  both  old  and  young, 

To  know— and  keep  our  end  in  view; 
Resigned  in  all  that's  dear  on  earth, 
May  we  the  better  part  pursue. 

HYMN  141... Martyrs,  *Fujeral  Hymn. 

On  the  Death  of  a  near  f  riend.     John,  11,  35;   Psalm,  88,  18. 

T.  1  LOUD — hear  the  voice  of  our  request, 
Behold  the  tears  we  shed. 
O — sooth  our  hearts— with  grief  oppress'd, 
While  musing  o'er  the  dead. 

2  How  few  the  days — assigned  us  here  ! 

Those  few  with  ills  abound ; 
Our  health,  and  wealth — and  kindred  dear, 
What  transient  things  they're  found ! 

3  Farewell,  dear  friend,  to  all  the  joys 

We  once  in  thee  possessed  ; 
A  mournful  dirge  our  tongue  employs, 
Aiid  sorrow  fills  our  breast. 

4  O  teach  us,  Lord — 1?  end  u  re  thy  will  \ 

May  tears  our  hearts  improve  : 
Thy  great  designs  in  us  fulfil, 
And  then  our  grief  remove* 


3eath.     The  Bliss  of  Heaven.  103 

HYMN  i42...Frisbie.  Westbury.  Limehouse. 

On  the  death  of  a  Person,  eminent  for  Wisdom  and  Virtue. 
Psalm,  12,  1. 

T.  1  HE  dies--he  dies--alas  !  he  dies  ; 
The  pure  celestial  spirit  flies  : 
The  star—that  shone  with  beams  so  bright, 
Forever  veil'd  from  mortal  sight  ! 

2  The  friends  of  truth  and  knowledge  mourn  ; 
The  virtues  weep  around  his  urn : 

His  death  has  hushed  the  voice  of  mirth, 
And  mingled  sighs  proclaim  his  worth. 

3  Yet,  mighty  God- --thy  will  be  done ; 
Our  friend  his  destined  course  had  run : 
With  tears  of  joy — we  see  him  rise — 
To  happier  scenes  above  the  skies. 

c.  4  His  footsteps,  Lord---may  we  pursue; 
His  bright  example — keep  in  view  : 
Imbibe  the  same  seraphic  zeal, 
To  do  our  heavenly  Father's  will. 

5  And  thus,  when  death  shall  close  our  days, 
May  these  our  sighs---be  changed  to  praise- 
To  Him,  whose  name  is  still  our  trust, 
When  feeble  flesh  returns  to  dust. 

HYMN  l43....Bethesda. 

The  Bliss  of  Heaven.     2  Cor.  12,  4  ;  Heb.  4,  9.     See  Hymn  140. 

S.  1  THE  toils  of  life  are  past; 

The  pains  of  death  are  o'er  ; 
No  more  diseases  waste ; 
Oppression  grieves  no  more : 
a.  The  soul,  releas'd  from  mortal  bands, 
Now  spreads  her  wings  for  distant  lands, 

g.  2  Behold  she  soars  on  high, 

To  realms  of  light  and  peace ; 
10 


110  The  p urity  of  Heaven. 

Where  God  is  ever  nigh, 
To  consummate  our  bliss  : 
Where  scenes  of  joy  and  wonder  rise. 
To  charm  and  bless  immortal  eyes. 

A..  3  There  songs  of  grateful  praise* — 
To  God — o'er  all  supreme, 
Ten  thousand  voices  raise, 
Enraptured  by  the  theme  : 
p.  But  mortal  tongues  attempt  in  vain, 
m.  To  represent  the  blissful  scene. 

A.  4  To  such  a  glorious  state, 
Ye  sons  of  men,  aspire, 
And  let  a  prize,  so  great, 
A  generous  ardour  lire : 
g.  Let  earth  and  time  be  all  forgot, 
Or  all  absorbed  in  such  a  thought. 

HYMN  144  ...Africa.  *  Carthage,  f  Luton. 

The  Purity  of  Heaven.     Psalm,  15,  1,  and  2;  Hab.  1,  13  ;  Hcb, 
12,  14;  Rev.  21,  27. 

s.  1  HE  AVE JV  is  a  pure  and  awful  place, 
Where  God  in  all  his  glory  reigns  : 

m.  Who  shall  approach  so  near  his  face, 
And  sing  his  name  in  endless  strains  ? 

2  Those  who  on  earth  have  u  walked  by  faith  :v 
That  faith  which  operates  by  love ; 
Who  have  inspired  a  heavenly  breath, 
And  felt  and  liv'd- — like  saints  above. 

s.  3  Sinners  shall  ne'er  behold  his  face, 
Nor  join  to  sing  th'  angelic  strains  j 
Heaven  is  a  pure  and  awful  place, 
Where  God  in  all  his  glory  reigns, 


For  Spring  and  Summer,  Hi 

HYMN  115.. ..Surry.     Lynn.     Tiinsbury. 

For  Spring.     Psalm  104,  30. 

c.  1  THE  wintry  storms  have  ceased  to  roar ; 
The  northern  blast  is  felt  no  more  : 
The  smiling  sun  returns  again, 
And  mirth  and  beauty  cheer  the  plain. 

a.  2  The  opening  bud — the  fragrant  flower — 
Afford  new  charms  for  every  hour, 
While  man,  and  beast,  and  bird  conspire- — 
In  one  harmonious — happy  choir. 

S  Benignant  God — the  work  is  thine ; 

These  joyous  scene's  are  all  divine  ; 
g.  The  rolling  sun  obeys  thy  word, 

And  winds  and  waters  own  thee,  Lord. 

g.  4  And  thou  cans't  sooth  the  fiercer  winds, 
That  chill  and  overcloud  our  minds  ; 
The  wintry  storm  within  allay, 
And  give  our  souls  a  vernal  day. 

5  A  few  more  days,  or  rapid  years — 
Will  end  our  present  sighs  and  tears, 

a.  And  tune  the  pious  heart  to  sing — 
The  joys  of  everlasting  spring. 

HYMN  146....  Salem.     Hartford.     Abrogton. 

For  Spring  or  Summer.     Isa.  64,  6  ;  John,  11,  25. 

c.  1  BEHOLD  the  fields  in  bright  array, 
Adorn'd  with  various  flowers  ; 
Behold,  a  thousand  sportive  things — 
Enjoy  the  passing  hours. 

T.   2  But  ah !  how  soon  the  scene  must  change ! 
These  flowers  must  fade  and  die ; 
And  every  voice  of  mirth  be  hushed — 
Beneath  a  chilling  sky. 


112  For  Autumn  or  Winter. 

%  So  all  the  glow  of  youth  must  fade. 
Its  pleasures  soon  decay ; 
The  wheels  that  roll  the  seasons  on, 
Bear  life  itself  away. 

4  The  child— the  youth — the  man  of  age — 
Succeed  in  rapid  flight ; 
As  blooming  morn — and  brilliant  noon — 
Are  followed  soon  bv  nisrht. 

c.  5  But  nature  still  her  course  pursues, 
Nor  meets  a  final  doom  ; 
To  winter— -spring  anew  succeeds. 
And  earth  anew  shall  bloom. 

6  So  man,  decayed  and  long  consumed* 
Shall  rise  to  life  again; 
By  faith  in  him  who  sin  subdues, 
To  endless  life  attain. 

HYMN  147.. ..Buckingham.     Crowle. 

For  Autumn  or  Winter.     1  Pet.  1,  15. 

1. 1  ANOTHER  brief  summer  has  taken  its 
The  phantom  no  longer  appears  ;     [flight. 
No  longer  its  beauties  our  vision  delight, 
Nor  melodies  gladden  our  ears. 

2  The  flowers  are  all  faded  and  withered  away : 

Their  odours  regale  us  no  more  ; 
Frail  graces  and  pleasures- --that  quickly  de- 
When  all  the  delusion  is  o'er !  [cay, 

3  How  naked  the  forest ---so  lately  array'd— 

In  robes  of  the  liveliest  green !       [shade  ! 
What  glooms  the  fair  visage  of  nature  o'er- 
How  silent  and  cheerless  the  scene ! 

i  Such  changes  all  earthly  existence  await ; 
Our  vigour  and  life  must  decline ; 


For  Winter.  113 

How  short  are  the  triumphs  of  beauty  and 
Though  vainly  imagined  divine  !       [state, 
St.  Martins'.     Barby. 

5  But  wherefore  this  sadness  for  nature's  decays? 
c.      The  Author  of  nature  survives  ; 

Who  still  is  entitled  to  glory  and  praise— 
In  every  event  of  our  lives. 

6  His  power  is  unchanging--his  mercy  endures-- 

To  endless  duration  the  same  ; 
His  promise- -protection  and  comfort  ensures- - 
To  all  who  confide  in  his  name. 

HYMN  148....Frisbie.     Kirke.     Westbury. 

Winter.     Psalm,  71,  18;   147,  17. 

t.  1  THE  blooming  summer  now  is  past ; 
The  cheerful  harvest  hours  are  o'er ; 
The  fields  present  a  dreary  waste, 

Where  nature  smiles  and  charms  no  more. 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  powerful  beams, 

And  night  extends  her  dark  domain  ; 
Increasing  cold  congeals  the  streams, 
And  snows  enshroud  the  blighted  plain. 

3  So  there's  a  winter  too  in  life, 

When  all  the  powers  of  youth  decay ; 
And  all  the  fruits  of  toil  and  strife- 
Like  withered  leaves ---are  driven  away. 

4  In  that  dread  season,  mighty  God, 

Thy  cheering  influence  o'er  me  shed  ; 
Be  thou  my  sun— my  safe  abode; 
From  every  storm  protect  my  head. 

5  Thy  mercy  cheer' d  my  youthful  days  ; 

From  sorrow  thou  alone  canst  save  5 
10* 


H4  For  a  Birthday  or  JVew-year. 

Let  mercy  guide  my  future  ways, 
c.      Till  I  shall  find  a  peaceful  grave. 

HYMN  149.. ..Funeral  Thought.     Rochester 

For  a  Birthday  or  New-Year.     Psalm,  90,  9. 

s.  1   SEASONS,  like  moments,  disappear, 
Year  after  year  is  fled  ; 
All  things  in  nature—by  their  doom, 
Hasten  to  join  the  dead. 

2  Where  are  my  profits  for  the  year, 

Lately  to  mortals  given  ? 
Much  have  I  labour' d  for  the  earth. 
Little,  alas- --for  heaven. 

3  Great  are  the  errours— we  indulge, 

While  we  approach  our  end  : 
Often  repenting  of  the  past, 
Seldom  our  lives  we  mend. 

4  Pardon  our  follies  and  our  sins, 

Thou,  whom  all  serve  above  ; 
Make  us  to  labour  in  thy  work, 
Prompted  by  heavenly  love. 

5  Though  we  are  cumberers  of  the  ground, 

Spare  us  another  year  ; 
Grant  us  the  blessings  we  may  need  ; 
Save  us  from  every  fear. 

HYMN  150.... St.  Thomas'.     Wakefield 
Shirland. 

For  a  Birthday.     Acts,  26,  22. 

e.  1  ALL  hail  the  smiling  rays 
Of  this  my  natal  day ! 
Awake,  my  soul,  to  sound  his  praise^ 
Who  form'd  this  living  clay. 


For  Thanksgiving.  I 

s.  2  How  many  tranquil  years— 
Fve  pass'd  beneath  his  care ! 
His  love  has  oft  assuaged  my  fears, 
And  heard  my  fervent  prayer. 

c.  3  My  soul,  with  humble  joy- 
Review  the  seasons  past ; 
Let  thankful  songs  my  lips  employ* 
While  life  and  being  last. 

4  My  father's  God— on  thee— 

My  only  hopes  depend  ; 
From  every  sin  preserve  me  free ; 
From  every  ill  defend. 

5  With  thee  I  leave  my  cares, 

To  thee  my  soul  entrust, 
To  thee  devote  my  future  years, 
'Till  nature  sleep  in  dust. 

HYMN  151....Ashburn.    Abridge.    Savanna* 

For  Thanksgiving.     Fsalua,  33,  1  ;  103,  2. 

a.  1  BE  joyful,  ye  servants  and  children  of  God, 
And  sing  of  his  mercy  and  might; 
With  grateful  devotion- --attend  in  his  courts, 
While  duty  and  pleasure  invite 

2  His  energy  formed,  and  inspired  us  with  life; 
His  bounty  supplies  us  with  food  ;  [death, 
He  clothes  us — sustains  us — defends  us  from 
And  daily  surrounds  us  with  good. 

S  The  seasons  revolving — his  goodness  display 5 
He  smiles  in  the  blossoms  of  spring  ; 
While  summer  an  1  autumn,  enriched  by  his 
A  harvest  to  industry  bring,  [care, 

t.4  He  pardons  our  follies — and  cleanses  our 
Through  Jesus,  the  son  of  his  love  :  [sins-- 


116        Jin  Annual  Fast.     Dedication. 

His  gospel  assuages  our  sorrows  and  fears, 
a.      And  guides  us  to  glory  above. 

t.  5  Though  fruitless- -we  long  have  neglected  his 

a.      That  grace  still  abundant  is  given  ;  [grace, 

His  sabbath — his  temple — his  worship  re- 

The  kindest  appointments  of  heaven,  [main, 

HYMN  152....*Salem.    Hartford.    Abington. 

For  an  Annual  Fast.     Psalm,  51,  18. 

1  LORD — grant  us  every  public  good  ; 

Our  common  wants  supply  ; 
To  thee,  when  dangers  thicken  round. 
Permit  us  still  to  fly. 

2  Direct  the  course  of  nature  still, 

And  bless  the  current  year ; 
At  thy  command  the  opening  bud — 
And  ripening  fruits  appear. 

3  May  earth,  and  air,  and  seas  conspire, 

T?  advance  the  public  wealth  ; 
And  every  change,  the  seasons  bring, 
Promote  the  general  health. 

4  Preserve  the  weak  from  every  harm, 

And  plead  the  widow's  cause ; 
Let  pride,  and  wrath,  and  wrong  be  check' d— 
By  wise  and  equal  laws. 

5  O  bless  our  schools  of  learning,  Lord, 

And  teach  our  rising  race, 
And  train  them  up  in  virtue's  school, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

HYMN  153.  Moreton.  Winchelsea.  St.Peter's, 

For  Dedication.     Psalm,  132,  8.     See  Hymn  25. 

1  THIS  house  to  thee — we  now  devote  ; 
Accept,  O  God,  and  own  it  thine ; 


For  Ordination.  11T 

Within  these  walls  thy  name  record, 
And  here  dispense  thy  love  divine. 

*.  2  Be  this  thy  rest — thy  sure  abode, 

Where  we  may  come — and  seek  thy  face ; 
O,  grant  us  here  with  thee  to  dwell, 
To  see  thy  power — and  feel  thy  grace. 

3  Here,  Lord,  reveal  thy  holy  arm, 

And  give  thy  word  complete  success  \ 
O,  bless  the  rites,  by  thee  ordain'd, 
Make  every  tongue  thy  name  confess. 

4  In  weeks — and  months — and  years  remote,, 

May  saints  still  throng  this  holy  place ; 
Lord,  teach  our  heirs  to  worship  here, 
When  we  in  heaven  review  thy  grace. 

HYMN  154....Painswick.     {Manchester. 
Liverpool. 

For  Ordination.    Jer.  3,  15. 

1  BY  thine  unchanging  mercy,  Lord, 
We  still  enjoy  the  light ; 
That  light  which  beams  from  Zion's  hill, 
To  cheer  these  realms  of  night. 

%  Forever  sure  thy  word  remains, 
To  endless  years  the  same : 
From  age  to  age  the  Church  survives, 
To  celebrate  thy  fame. 

T.  3  What,  though  the  messengers  of  grace- 
Like  other  men,  decay  ; 
Resign  their  sacred  office  here, 
Or  moulder  back  to  clay  ? 

§.  4  Thy  voice — which  life  and  death  obey. 
Can  every  void  supply  ; 
The  long  succession  still  prolong. 
Till  time  and  nature  die. 


118        The  Clergyman's  Prayer,  §*c. 

a.  5  This  joyful  day — these  solemn  rites — 

Attest  thy  constant  care ; 
t.  Thine  eye  has  watch* d  this  christian  flock  5 

Thine  ear  has  heard  their  prayer. 

c.  6  To  them  another  Pastor,  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  now  has  given  ; 
0 — make  him  long  their  joy  on  earth  ; 
Their  fait hj \d  guide  to  heaven. 

HYMN  155....*Irvine.  Danville.  Blandford. 

Organization  of  a  new  Church,  or  the  first  Ordination. 

a.  1  THY  love  and  mercy,  gracious  God, 
Our  joyful  lips  shall  sing  ; 
For  all  the  various  means  of  grace, 
To  thee  our  praise  we  bring. 

%  Thy  word,  like  precious  seed  is  sown, 
And  heavenly  fruits  arise  ; 
The  barren  regions  bloom  around, 
To  cheer  our  wishful  eyes. 

3  The  church — a  fair  immortal  vine, 
Puts  forth  new  branches  still  5 
Preserve,  O  Lord — this  tender  germ, 
To  grace  thy  holy  hill. 
mi.  4  May  Israel's  Shepherd  guard  this  flock. 
And  every  ill  avert  ; 
May  none — by  sinful  arts  beguiled, 
This  christian  fold  desert. 

5  To  them  may  pastors,  sent  by  thee, 
In  long  succession  rise  ; 
And  numerous  saints  be  fitted  here, 
-     To  dwell  above  the  skies. 

HYMN  156....Costellow.    Pittsfield.  Leyden. 

The  Clergyman's  Prayer.  Ezek.  33, 7,  8 ;  2  Cor.  2, 16,  Heb.  13,  17. 

«.  1  HOW  awful,  Lord— the  place  I  fill, 
As  guide  and  guard  of  men  below  ! 


A  Morning  Hymn.  119 

T'  enforce  on  all — thy  holy  will, 
S.     Or  sound  the  alarm  of  future  wo. 

i.  2  Preserve  me  then  from  errour,  Lord, 
Direct  my  feet  in  virtue's  way, 
In  every  scene  thine  aid  afford, 

And  all  thy  grace  and  truth  display. 

3  O  cleanse  my  heart  from  low  desires — 

Of  wealth — or  power — or  vain  applause ; 

a.  While  heaven  a  purer  zeal  inspires, 

T'  advance  the  great  Redeemer's  cause. 

m.  4  My  time  is  thine — my  days  and  hours — 
To  be  employ' d  in  work  divine  : 
To  thee  I'd  yield  my  noblest  powers, 
To  thee  myself — my  all  resign. 

T.  5  Let  not  my  robes  be  stain'd  with  blood  ; 

The  blood  of  souls — immensely  dear  : 
s.  Subdue  my  sloth — almighty  God, 

And  fill  my  heart  with  holy  fear. 

S.  6  When  call'd  t'  appear  before  thy  throne. 
My  last — my  great  account  to  give, 

T.  In  mercy,  Lord — thy  servant  own, 
And  bid  my  trembling  spirit  live. 

HYMN  157....Rapture.     Clyde.     Vincent. 

A  Morning  Hymn.     Psalm,  92,  2. 

C  1  AGAIN  the  cheerful  dawn  appears  ; 
The  voice  of  joy  salutes  mine  ears — 

In  nature's  humble  lays  : 
The  feathered  tribes  unite  their  tongues, 
And  warbling  forth  the  sweetest  songs, 

Allure  my  soul  to  praise. 

a»2  To  Him  who  form'd  this  wondrous  light, 
Whose  mercy  cheers  the  lonely  night,  ° 


120  For  the  Evening. 

My  daily  songs  shall  rise : 
Whose  word  the  sun  and  moon  obey ; 
Whose  wondrous  skill  the  stars  display. 

That  deck  the  darkened  skies. 

9.  3  1  laid  me  down,  O  God — and  slept ; 
Thy  watchful  eye  hath  kindly  kept — 
My  slumbering  life  from  harm  : 
a.  Great  Source  of  life — eternal  King, 
To  thee  my  newborn  powers  shall  sing — 
A  grateful  morning  psalm. 

c  4  In  all  the  scenes  I  pass  this  day, 
Let  mercy  guide  and  guard  my  way, 

Nor  ought  disturb  my  breast : 
And  while  the  toilsome  hours  roll  on, 
May  heaven  unfold  a  brighter  dawn, 
To  make  my  labours  bless'd. 

HYMN  l58....Arundel.    Yeovil. 

For  the  Evening.     Psalm,  3,  8. 

e.  1  FAR  from  the  world  we  now  retire, 
And  raise  our  eyes  to  God, 
Who  in  his  love — Smiles  from  above, 
And  cheers  our  dark  abode. 

g.  2  Author  of  all  the  countless  worlds, 

The  vault  of  heaven  displays, 
s.  Aw'd  by  thy  power — Thee  we  adore, 
c.      And  chant  our  evening  lays. 

3  Under  those  eyes,  which  never  close, 
We  lay  us  down  to  sleep ; 
Hearer  of  prayer — Make  us  thy  care* 
And  safe  our  slumbers  keep, 

1  Soon  as  the  sun  with  new-born  rays, 
Re-lumes  the  eastern  skies, 
Source  of  all  light—  Beam  on  our  sight. 
And  bless  our  waking  eyes. 


BERWICK.    S.  M. 


121 


Largo. 


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God         in         his  mer  -  -  cy         calls; 

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tho'tless 


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ESSSiEie 


iPiMl&iiiil 

Let         giddy      youth— and  guilty  age — 

iyyliiiPiiliijliJ 

mnnmni 

iilillPliiiipl! 

Their  sinful  ways  a  -  -  -  mend. 


11 


122 


FRISBIE.    L.  M. 


Largo. 


Air. 

iiliiilgiiip 

He         dies — He    dies —      A ]as  !  He     dies  ; 

The         pure      ce  -  -  les  -  tial  spi  -  rit  flies ; 

The         star,     that    shone  with      beams  so        bright, 

iBEjMBIlil^Jll 


lllilliilifi 

For  -  er   -    er       veiPd       from         mor    -    tal        sight  I 

liilifiiilllfii* 


LUTON.     L.  M.         Burder.  123 

Allegro. 

es —  we  will  love  thee-  blessed  God;  To  thee  our       first    re- 

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124 


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Peace    on  earth-and  peace    alone,  Peace  that  makes  all 

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Lpliipliiii 

churches  one,     Peace,  the         fruit       of        heavenly  love, 


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Fits    the  soul     for  peace       above. 


BEVERLY.     S.  A.M.     A.  Williams.  125 


The      name  of    our  God  we  adore  ;  Our  spirts  re- 

iiiiilhiiiiEii 

joice  in  his  reign:  To  him  be  ascriptions    of    glory  and  power — 

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For  -  -  -  ever —    and  forever.     A  -  -  -  -  men. 

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126  SUTTON.     S.  A.  M.      A.  Williams. 

How  cheeriul  &  happy  the  scene, Where  kindness  &  piety  dwell: 
Their    mingled      ef  -  -  fusions  such  pleasures  af  -  ford, 


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As  nothing      on  earth  can  ex  -  -  -  eel. 

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CHESTERFIELD.     C.   M. 


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soul  a  -  dore. 


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128       ABEIDGE.     C.A.  M.       Smith. 

Allegro. 

The  Lord  is    our  shepherd;  we  never  shall  want ; 

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In  him 


QF   THE    FIRST    LINES. 


A.  Accept,  O  God— the  praise  we  bring  Hymn  S9 
Again  the  cheerful  dawn  appears  -  -  157 
Again  with  unmingled  delight  -  3 
Ah,  why  do  the  wicked  their  Maker  contemn  -  54 
All  flesh  was  formed  of  earth  at  first  -  -  140 
All  nature  sings  aloud  of  thee  -  14 
All-hail  the  smiling  rays  -  150 
Almighty  Creator — I  honor  thy  name  -  20 
Almighty  Jehovah,  to  thee  -  15 
Amid  the  gayest  scenes  of  youth  -  131 
And  do  we  entertain  the  hope  -  -  -  63 
Another  brief  summer  has  taken  its  flight  -  147 
Arise,  my  slumbering  soul,  arise  -  128 
Arrayed  in  robes  of  power  and  grace  -  36 
As  morning  and  evening  recur  -  -  *  119 
Author  of  every  good                -        -        ■        ■  115 

B.  Behold— he  comes  !  the  Saviour  comes  S3 
Behold  the  fields  in  bright  array  *  -  146 
Behold,  the  Prince  of  grace  ...  96 
Behold  the  Son  of  God  ....  40 
Be  joyful, ye  servants  and  children  of  God  -  151 
Bless  our  country,  gracious  God  -  93 
Benignant  Creator,  we  own  -  -  -  111 
By  thine  unchanging  mercy,  Lord             -        -  134 

C.  Cease,  my  heart,  to  dread  the  morrow  65 
Children,  who  know  a  Father's  love  .  -  99 
Christian  love  is  meek  and  lowly  -  •  84 
Crowned  by  the  hand  of  God            ...  45 

D.  Divine  forbearance  claims  my  song  -  26 
Dread  Sovereign  of  nature — whom  angels  adore  6 

E      Earth,  unlock  thy  richest  treasures          -  129 

Eternal  God,  to  thee                   -  60 

Eternal,  immortal,  unchangeable  God        -  64 

F.     FaitH  is  a  four  t  of  life  divine            -         •  51 

Faith  i9  our  only  guide                        ...  49 

Far  from  the  world  we  now  retire             -        -  158 


130 


INDEX. 


trace 


Father  and  friend  of  man 

Father  forgive  them,  Jesus  prayed 

Father  of  all  the  human  race 

Father  of  all — thy  name  I  sing 

Father  of  all,  thy  tender  care 

From  earthly  scenes,  my  God,  I  flee 

From  obstinate  errours  preserve  us,  0  Lord 

G.     God  in  his  mercy  calls 
God  of  wisdom — God  of  love 
God  over  all,  to  thee  we  bow 
Great  Author  and  Lord  of  the  world 
Great  Fountain  of  Being — thy  glories  we 
Great  God,  thy  courts  we  enter  now 
Great  is  the  Lord — his  name  adore 
Guide  me,  0  God,  in  all  my  ways 

H.     Hail,  sacred  and  soothing  repose 
Hark,  'tis  a  kind  alluring  sound 

Hear  our  prayers  in  Jesus*  name 

Heaven  is  a  pure  and  awful  place 

He  dies  ;  he  dies ;  alas,  he  dies 

Hope  sheds  a  cheering  light  »■ 

Horrour  strikes  the  wicked  dumb 

How  awful,  Lord,  the  place  I  fill 

How  cheerful  and  happy  the  scene 

How  frail,  0  God,  is  man  ! 

How  great  the  debt  I  owe 

How  great  thy  mercy,  King  of  kin^s 

How  little  I  know  of  my  God — 

How  rich  are  the  wonders  all  nature  displays- 
I.    I  hear — I  hear — thy  warning  voice 

In  deep  affliction — Lord,  I  lie 

Infinite  God — thy  glorious  name 

Infinite  God,  to  thee 

I  see  the  desart  bloom  , 

I've  seen  the  blushing  flower  of  Spring 
J.    Jesus,  the  Son  of  God 
K.     Kindle  in  all  our  bosoms,  Lord 

Kindle — Lord — our  best  affections 

L.    Life  is  the  gift  of  God  •        «■ 

Lord,  hear  the  voice  of  our  request 
Lord — help  us  to  cherish  a  generous  concern 
Lord — in  our  hearts  thy  power  display 


Hymn 


INDEX. 


131 


Lord — I  revere  thy  word  -        -  Hymn 

Lord — may  we  act  a  candid  part 

Lord — thou  art  just  in  all  thy  ways 

Lord — we  will  weep  for  human  wo 

Lord,  grant  us  every  public  good 

Lord,  on  the  tables  of  our  hearts 

Lord,  teach  us  with  humble  submission  to  bear 

Lord,  thou  art  ever  just  and  true 

Lord,  thou  art  God  alone 

Lord,  'tis  enough,  thy  bounteous  hands 

Lord,  we  approach  thine  altar  now 

Lord,  we  approach  thy  face 

Lord,  we  believe  in  thee 

Lord,  what  irail  and  erring  creatures 

Lord,  while  in  fervent  prayer 

Lo — the  blessed  Jesus  dies 

Lo — they  come  from  east  and  west 

M.     Mysterious  Power — thy  glorious  name 
My  weakness,  Lord,  and  wants  I  feel 

N.     Now  to  the  Lord,  our  God,  we  raise 
Now  we  have  heard  thy  holy  word 

0.    O  God  of  salvation — in  mercy  attend 
0  happy — more  than  happy  he 
O  may  we  learn  the  sacred  use 
Once  more  this  consecrated  light 
On  thee — great  Source  of  life 
O  thou,  who  hearest  prayer 
O  thou,  whose  glory  far  outshines 
Our  brethren  and  friends  in  distress 
O  ur  Father,  all  gracious  and  kind 
Oi  what  amazing  love 

P.     Pause — weak  and  thoughtless  sinner — pause 
Praise  to  thee,  immortal  King 

R.     Restless  spirits,  faint  and  weary 

S.     Seasons,  like  moments,  disappear 
See  the  man  of  grief  transform'd 
Sinful  man  is  doomed  to  death 
Source  of  all  life  and  light 
Sovereign  of  nature — God  most  high 

T.    Teach  us,  Lord,  in  every  statio* 
Teach  us,  0  God,  in  every  state 
Temptations,  Lord — beset  us  round 


ERRATA, 


fn  Hymn  36,  fourth  verse,  for  vetran,  read  veteran : 
Hymn  86,  second  verse,  for  Father,  read  Rather  : 
Hymn  32,  first  verse,  erase  key  letter  t : 
Hymn  86,  fiftk  verse,         do.  do. 


132  INDEX. 

Tender  spirits— sigh  no  more                -  Hymn     44 

The  bible,  Lord,  demands  our  faith  52 

The  blooming  summer  now  is  past        -  -  148 

The  church  is  a  school — of  wisdom  divine  -  11 

The  daty  appears — The  joyful  day  34 

The  day  approaches — 0  my  soul            -  -  135 

The  day  is  come — the  welcome  day  -  137 

Thee  we  confess,  Almighty  God            -  -  110 

The  Lord  his  sovereign  will  declares  -  37 

The  Lord  is  my  hope  and  my  trust  6$ 

The  Lord  is  our  Father,  our  guardian  and  friend  27 

The  Lord  is  our  refuge  and  strength  -  69 

The  Lord  is  our  Shepherd — we  never  shall  want  70 

The  name  of  our  God  we  adore  12 

The  shades  of  ancient  night  32 

The  toils  of  life  are  past            ...  143 

The  wintry  stonns  have  ceased  to  roar  -  145 

This  house  to  thee  we  now  devote         -  -  153 

Thou  Father  of  mercies — on  thee  83 

Thou  hast  spread  this  sacred  board  -  43 

Thou,  who  hast  form'd  our  feeble  dust  -  23 

Thy  boundless  presence — heavenly  King  -  18 

Thy  goodness,  Lord,  a  joyful  theme  24 

Thy  love  and  mercy,  gracious  God        -  -  155 

Thy  praise,  O  God,  may  well  employ  -  76 

Time  is  a  rich,  but  transient  gift            -  -  133 

' Tis  thine  alone,  Omniscient  God  53 

To  parents — all-faithful  and  kind           -  -  100 

To  thee,  0  God  we  lift  our  eyes  82 

To  thee,  O  God — we  render  praise  75 

W.     We  read  the  sacred  pages,  Lord  -  126 

Where'er  the  sun  his  power  displays  -  95 

While  we  pass  our  dread  probation      -  -  124 

Wretched  sinner,  where's  thy  gain        -  -  136 

Y.    Ye  infants  and  children,  draw  near  -  ISO 

Ye  that  indulge  in  slumber  still               -  -  122 

Yes,  we  will  love  thee,  blessed  God       -  •  74 


